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Book of Jesus: A Unified Gospel in English Verse: VOLUME I [Standard International Edition]
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ISBN13: 9798292358787
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 21 2025
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 21 2025
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
When dost thou bring out a lamp then to hide it away beneath bed or bowl? Wouldst thou not first place it up on a stand so the flames can be shared all around? - Jesus of NazarethDiscover the life of Jesus of Nazareth like never before in this new English verse translation of the four gospels into a single, unified account. Volume I presents 100 distinct poetic chapters taking the reader from the time before Jesus' birth up to the first stages of his ministry. Each chapter presents a different episode in his life, based on passages from one or more of the gospels, combining the richness of detail provided by the evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Book of Jesus is a 'Gospel Harmony', that is, an attempt to harmonize the texts of the four New Testament gospels into a continuous account of Jesus's life. The first such work that appeared was the 'Diatesseron' of Tatian, which has been dated between 160-175 ACE. His was the first work that brought all of the episodes of the canonical gospels together into a single opus - one then used as a lectionary for the purpose of worship. A far more recent example of gospel harmony was 'A Translation Harmony and Analysis of the Gospels' (1892) by Count Leo Tolstoy, which was immensely popular both in its full version and in an abridged form entitled 'The Gospel in Brief ' that same year. Only a few instances exist of the gospels being rendered into a single work in verse, as presented here by contemporary English language poet Edouard d'Araille ('Adapa's Ascent', 'The Fallen', 'Love Immortal', 'Ground Zero', 'Words Can't Hold...'). Volume I of Book of Jesus presents the events occurring before Jesus' birth, the complete 'Nativity' sequence, Jesus' anointing by John the Baptist, the earliest beginnings of his ministry and the start of his coming into conflict with the established religions of his day. At no point does this translation diverge from the texts of its four sources, the canon gospels. BOOK OF JESUS:
- Includes the complete text of Volume I of Edouard d'Araille's unified English verse translation of the gospels (over 350 pages of poetry)
- Features 100 individual poetic chapters, each one entirely based on the authorized New Testament canonical gospels in Koine Greek
- Is visually brought to life with 30 original black-&-white engravings by renowned French artist Gustave Doré ('La Bible de Tours')
- Includes the complete essay Apologia Poet The Poet's Apology by poet-translator Edouard d'Araille, where Book of Jesus is set in context
- Also features a special Publisher's Preface, detailed Pagefinder & Textual Annotations
Book of Jesus is ideal for those seeking a new perspective on the gospels. The translator uses the power of poetry to convey the words, acts, thoughts and emotions of the New Testament gospels in English verse, differently than ever before. It is a unique work combining the lyricism of poetry with rigorous scriptural research in order to bring the modern English reader a reading experience that allows them to experience the gospels with new eyes and new ears. Words and images are perfectly coordinated to forge an integrated textual and visual reading experience.
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