I Will Wake the Dawn: Illuminated Psalms
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (631 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 082760839X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Included in the volume is a foreword by Rabbi Harold S. It features 36 of the most well-known and moving psalms, including songs of personal and communal joy, prayers for healing and redemption in times of desperation, expressions of love and longing for Jerusalem, and prayers of comfort traditionally included in mourning rites. Kushner.. From the acclaimed author and artist who created The Song of Songs: The Honeybee in the Garden, this breathtakingly beautiful book fuses the artist Debra Band’s stunning illuminated interpretation of selected psalms with the scholar Arnold Band’s insightful analysis of the text. Each pair of full-page illuminations is followed by an analysis of the psalm by Arnold Band and an explanation of the symbolism of the artwork by Debra Band. Band ingeniously interprets each psalm through two illuminations on facing pages: one that brings to life the Hebrew text; the other that illustrates the JPS English translation. In shimmering gold and brilliant color this book invites conte
"Band's richly adorned pages grow out of the tradition of medieval illumination, where artistic elements possess multiple layers of meaning and symbolism. Her imagery is drawn from biblical midrash, from history and from the world around us I Will Wake the Dawn is a contemporary masterpiece, a visual feast for art and Judaica lovers."—Jewish Woman Magazine
This is such a beautiful book!!! Mary P. This is such a beautiful book I was tempted not to give it as a gift as I had intended. The illuminations are so colorful and full of symbolic meaning. The combination of Hebrew and English is such an added bones. I especially liked how the use of the Psalm in both Jewish and Christian liturgies was explained. A book of Scripture that is a feast for the eyes, the heart and the mind.. This is a beautiful book with excellent commentaries This is a beautiful book with excellent commentaries, fascinating art work and references for people of Christian traditions.I am so thankful for the commentaries that are rich resources for broadening one's knowledge of Hebrew scholarship and traditions.. Two Stars david balto the condition of the book was dissapointing