The Alphabet of Creation

by Ben Shahn

A small gem from the great treasure The Zohar, The book of splendor, act

Genres: Art, Judaism

48 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1988

Reviews

[Margaret Klein · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book about the mystical midrash from the Zohar that tells how Bet became the first letter to create the world. Why does G-d choose the letter B--and the word Bereshit as the first word of Genesis? It is a great book for studying with adults (or kids). I have used it to tell the story of creation. And the story of the letter bet--which "bayit" also means house. It has the delightful pen and ink drawings of Ben Shahn.

[Ryan Grinas · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting story about the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. A great insight into this interesting language.

[Alan Altmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful book! Accessible to young and old. A true poem of creation and an artwork!

[Nancy · Rating 2 out of 5]

A children's story based on a legend from the Zohar about the Hebrew letters vying to be the first in the alphabet.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

How the Hebraic alphabet came to be. Art book.