Synopses & Reviews
Loss Forgiveness and Restoration.The Face of Christ illustration and the accompanying story that has changed lives all around the globe.First it is a truelife story of an advertising executive an artist and a pastor Joe Castillo and the way God changed him. It also tells of the many lives touched by this simple illustration.Done before a live audience the very first time it had a powerful impact on those who watched. This motivated the artist to reproduce it in pen ink prints. As an artist Joes struggle to make a living was suddenly compounded by having his wife diagnosed with cancer. They had no insurance to cover the mounting debt but at an opportune time a friend offered to reproduce the artwork on marble plaques and pay royalties. The sales of the plaques were amazing surely this was the answer to all their financial problems But the story seems to grind to a halt. The friend refuses to pay royalties on the artwork that is selling world wide and Joe loses his wife to cancer. It becomes a daily struggle to forgive the man who was profiting from his artwork and overcome the bitterness at the loss of his wife. The plaques seem to show up everywhere compounding his anger and resentment. For Joe it became a bitter symbol of everything that had gone wrong.If you have ever struggled with forgiveness. If some events in your life just dont make sense God can use this artwork and the story that goes with it to help you put the pieces together.
Synopsis
The Bible has had a profound influence on the diverse cultures of Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Africa, and it has left an imprint on Asia.
The Bible: A History tells the story of this remarkable book from its making to its emergence as the best-selling book in history.
This beautifully illustrated book is divided into five sections: "The Old Testament Takes Shape," "The New Testament Takes Shape," "The Bible in a Rapidly Growing Church," "The Book of the Reformation," and "The Bible in the Modern World." The sections cover topics such as the oral tradition, the use of papyrus, settling the Jewish Bible, first-century letter writing, selecting the New Testament, Jerome's Latin Bible, illuminating a manuscript, printing the Bible, the King James Version, modern biblical criticism, the Bible societies, and the Bible in moving pictures.
Written in a lively and lucid style, the text brings the story and key people involved in it to life. It shows how the Bible has inspired the whole range of human emotion and experience, including the finest art and literature. By use of contemporary quotations, photography, full-color art, maps, charts, and special features, The Bible: A History is attractive and easy to read, full of information and insight. It is ideal for anyone wanting to learn about one of the most extraordinary books in history.
Synopsis
This beautifully illlustrated book is divided into five sections: The Old Testament Takes Shape, The New Testament Takes Shape, The Bible in a Rapidly Growing Church, The Book of Reformation, and The Bible in Modern World