The Gospels: a Vault on the Life of Jesus Christ

by Whitman Publishing

The A Vault on the Life of Jesus Christ features the story of His extraordinary ministry not only through the holy scriptures of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, but through centuries of artistic depictions of the Savior s life. Selected events of Christ s childhood, ministry, death and resurrection are lavishly illustrated with a rich pallet of artistic media that spans over 2,000 years. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, etchings, textiles, carvings and mosaics from the ancient to the modern are woven together to create a breathtaking overview of His life. Many of the artworks found in this book are famous, but there are also numerous and fascinating pieces of art from some of the world s lesser-known collections. The text, presented alongside actual scripture, provides an easy-to-understand framework for a deeper insight into the events depicted on the pages, the artists represented and the historical backdrop against which the art was created. A historic timeline and ancient maps are tucked into pockets, providing the reader with additional guides to follow the life of Christ, along with removable scriptures and parables. The Gospels provides families with a fascinating springboard with which they can better understand Jesus, the times he lived in and the artwork that has made Him the most recognized face in the history of the world.

144 pages, Hardcover

Published September 17, 2010

Reviews

[Basilisk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Merry Christmas, dear friends!

The book ... the book is like a treasure coffer with multiple secret compartments. There are foldable pages, there are pockets with maps, there are little doors within the illustrations, and some of these indeed appeared secret to me. It actually managed to surprise me on a few occasions. There is even a metal replica of a roman coin from the period! How awesome is that?? WOW!

Truly I tell you, It is a lovely book to contemplate.

[J.T. Therrien · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the Christian art lover! This beautiful book illustrates the four Gospels using wonderful full-color reproductions from the Renaissance, except for a few exceptions, most notably Dali's surrealist depiction of The Last Supper. Accompanying the Gospels are pictures, bookmarks, a shekel (yes, a reproduction of a coin!), and small post-card-sized reproductions of famous and lesser-known works illustrating the life of Jesus Christ, as interpreted by a variety of artists from around the globe.

This interactive book offers hours of aesthetic enjoyment and deepening devotion for the whole family.

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous. A lovely book pairing the art of the masters with the text of the gospels. A perfect book to revisit at Christmas and Easter, or any of the feast days of the church.