Comments on: #116 Bible Illuminated: The Book (New Testament)

By: Stephen Haliczer

Stephen Haliczer — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:29:36 +0000

As someone who has also tried to present religious themes in a popular format (the Vatican board game), I really looked forward to the “Bible Illuminated”. I think it has arresting images that at times made me reflect but at other times seemed irrelevant to the verse selected. The format was also inconsistent in that after the Gospel of Matthew, they seemed to have largely dropped the yellow lining of verses-perhaps on the grounds that the other scriptures were Synoptic-but they are actually very different. They could have adopted a consistent format throughout.

So I would say interesting but a near miss.

Comment by Stephen Haliczer Ph.D. January 8,2009

By: Raffi Shahinian

Raffi Shahinian — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:32:44 +0000

Thanks for this. I really appreciate your perspective. I’ve also put in my 2 cents about the project, for anyone who may be interested.

Grace and Peace,
Raffi

By: yolanda scott

yolanda scott — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:49:30 +0000

is that the all seeing eye on the cover? and whats that symbol? thats strange dont you think? isnt the all seeing eye the eye of lucifer? (just curious)

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By: Andi

Andi — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:54:22 +0000

I can’t wait to obtain a copy of this one. Thanks for the great review!

By: Trent

Trent — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:18:01 +0000

Great review! I’ve picked up this Bible out of curiosity the other day and think the photos and highlights really help draw readers in.

And the quote you mention just goes to show how poignant the Bible is today. I actually saw a few of the “Daily Illuminations” on bibleilluminated.com

By: bookworm

bookworm — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:14:11 +0000

I’ve heard alot of good things about this book, it sounds thought provoking.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:08:56 +0000

As a Roman Catholic myself, I was happy to come across your review. I have a copy of the book and reviewed it recently as well. I found some of the pictures uncomfortable (especially the cover of their upcoming version of the Old Testament) but I think it is a great resource for generating discussion and reviving your prayer life. Great review!

By: chartroose

chartroose — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:43:03 +0000

Why does it have a photo of a smeary eyelinered eye on the cover? Doesn’t that seem weird?
The truth is that life is messy – and so is most people’s eyeliner. Seriously, I understand what you mean. This is a slick, artsy, “catch your attention” publication. In that way, this makes sense to me. They are definitely taking a chance with this cover and the cover to the Old Testament edition coming out next year. What appeals to some can have the opposite effect on others.