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    In the Beginning: Illustrated Stories from the Old Testament
    In the Beginning: Illustrated Stories from the Old Testament
    In the Beginning: Illustrated Stories from the Old Testament
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    In the Beginning: Illustrated Stories from the Old Testament

    By Frederic Boyer and Serge Bloch

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    From Genesis to the Book of Daniel, this ebook recounts 35 stories from the Old Testament in a modern and inviting way, combining spirited illustrations with spare, eloquent prose. Acclaimed illustrator Serge Bloch expertly captures the many scenes in these beloved tales, conveying extraordinary breadth of emotion and action in his seemingly simple drawings. Biblical expert Frédéric Boyer and poet and translator Cole Swensen contribute accessible and enlightening text, further illuminating the stories with notes on their history and symbolism. Full of contemporary resonance, here are universal stories of love, anger, betrayal, faith, and courage—revealed in a way that encourages readers of all ages and faiths to engage with them anew.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChronicle Books Digital
    Release dateOct 24, 2017
    ISBN9781452166704
    In the Beginning: Illustrated Stories from the Old Testament
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    Frederic Boyer

    Frédéric Boyer is a French writer and translator versed in biblical interpretation. He is the publisher of Bayard Editions.

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