books about: illumination     books:       The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin7 reviews Bernard Meehan Thames & Hudson, 1994 Darkness into Light I was glad I had this book along with me when I went to see the real Book of Kells at the Trinity College Library in Dublin. The lines of tourists waiting to view this famous eighth century manuscript were about a quarter of a mile long, and the museum proctors were really hustling us through the area where a small sampling of pages were actually on view. (If you take the tour, be sure to ...             Illuminations: Essays and Reflections12 reviews Walter Benjamin Schocken, 1969 Just a quick note I have nothing to add to the reviews below except to note for scholarly interest that the essay 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction' included in this collection is not Benjamin's final version. (Neither is this title a good translation of the German: 'Das Kunstwerk im Zeitalter seiner technischen Reproduzierbarkeit'. Zohn's translation in the selected writings is better: 'The ...             The Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse (Jody Bergsma Collection) (Jody ...18 reviews Sandy Kleven Illumination Arts Publishing Company, 1998 Wonderful story. This book is tastefully written, not scary, but led to good discussion about boundaries- with anyone he knows or doesn't know, and serious thought by my 3 1/2 year old son. He asks for the book about once a month, and refers to "touching problems" occasionally in general conversation, saying something like "you don't keep touching secrets and you say 'Stop it! I don't like that!' if someone ...             Tao Te Ching (Skylight Illuminations)24 reviews Lao Tzu, Derek Lin Skylight Paths Publishing, 2006 One of the Best One of the best books I've read! I find it very practical to our daily lives and as you read, it will guide you through many principles that has a connection to our life. Not only do you learn to understand the Tao of life but also learn more about yourself and those around you. I would definitely recommend reading this book!             The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated & Explained (Skylight Illuminations,)17 reviews Skylight Paths Publishing, 2002 The Most Sacred Understanding of the Historical Jesus Ever Written This is the second book review I have done. Each relate to the profound text that is "The Gospel of Thomas." Stevan Davies is a Master at explaining "The Gospel of Thomas." He has spent over 20 years in study of the Master! I have much respect for other texts that are said to revere "The Gospel of Thomas." However, none are in comparison to the work Stevan Davies has done! I admit that I ...             All I See Is Part of Me38 reviews Chara M. Curtis Illumination Arts Publishing Company, 1994 Seeing the connection in everything This is by far one of my most favorite children's books. "I am part of all I see, and all I see is part of me." Those first two pages sum it up. The illustrations are warm, gentle, and beautiful. If you look closely you can see little elves and fairies hiding in the forest. My girls love to try and find them while we are reading. I have given this book as a gift many times and it is ...             Saint John's Bible: Psalms8 reviews Donald Jackson Liturgical Press, 2005 Excellent Manuscript Looking at some of the previous reviews, it seems that the other reviewers are missing the point. This wasn't done by a computer; it was done by hand. "Increase the font size?" It isn't possible. It's not like it is a TrueType font on a computer. As for the lack of ornamentation, everyone is missing the point: the calligraphy itself is the art. NOBODY does this by hand, they haven't since the ...             The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: A Facsimile in Full Color4 reviews William Blake Dover Publications, 1994 "The path of excess leads to the palace of wisdom." One of Blake's fantastic works, with all of the artwork right there with it. This is the first copy of a William Blake book I ever owned and I still love it to death, as small as it is, and read it again and again.             The Bahir: Illumination14 reviews Aryeh Kaplan Red Wheel / Weiser, 1980 The Light of the Torah There are several very old Texts in the Kabala, besides the Zohar, the Sefer Yetzirah and a series of Midrashim dealing with Esoteric concepts among others, there is the Sefer HaBahir, or the Bahir as know through Rabbi's Kaplan book. This book is classic in the language and concepts of the time of the Tanaim (and before): the sages that composed the Mishna. Because of it, it is not without a ...             Hebrew Illuminations 2009 - A 16-Month Wall Calendar Amber Lotus Publishing, 2008 The ancient and enduring spirit of Jewish tradition comes alive in the Hebrew Illuminations 2008-2009 wall calendar. Jewish artist Adam Rhine has created ornate, highly detailed Judaic paintings in watercolor and acrylic. Each work is crafted to honor the infinite nobility of the Lord, and to visually bring forth His energy within different combinations of overlapping shapes, rich colors and intricate patterns. The sheer elegance of their ...             Saint John's Bible: Pentateuch3 reviews Donald Jackson Liturgical Press, 2006 As much a work of art as it is a religious text Exquisitely handwritten and illuminated by Donald Jackson, Pentateuch: The Saint John's Bible is as much a work of art as it is a religious text. Commissioned by Saint John's Abbey and University as an expression of the Benedictine monks' daily focus on scripture and devotion to books, art, and religious high culture, Pentateuch presents sacred text in flowing English calligraphy, Hebrew book ...             Saint John's Bible: Gospels and Acts17 reviews Donald Jackson Liturgical Press, 2005 This book spells deluxe Just got the book today. I was excited when I opened the package. The book was in pristine condition. Nice packaging and no nicks or scratches on the cover. But the real treasure is in the individual pages. The pages approximate the color of the original vellum used (creamy to beige). The colors are crisp and the primaries are the dominant ones: reds, greens, blues of different hues. The gold ...             The Detox Solution: The Missing Link to Radiant Health, Abundant Energy, Ideal Weight, and Peace of Mind21 reviews Patricia Fitzgerald Illumination Press, 2001 A Health Bible This book is probably the best book on health that I have ever read. I have travelled all over the world over the past several years and this book stays with me everywhere I go. I haven't ever used this book as a detox program per se; I choose instead to use it as a reference book in daily life. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a true book of wisdom on purifying your life.             Zohar: Annotated & Explained (Skylight Illuminations)6 reviews Skylight Paths Publishing, 2002 Selected passages with commentary In the Foreword, series editor Andrew Harvey relates his interesting experience with a wise man in Israel who taught him about the seven wonders of Kabbalah, whilst in the Preface Daniel Matt explains the origin of this book of commentary, drawn from his volume for the Paulist Press. These are the most powerful passages from that book in a revised translation. The introduction deals with the ...             Fun Is a Feeling6 reviews Chara M. Curtis Illumination Arts Publishing Company, 1998 Fun Is A Feeling ...Savor that smile as it slips onto your face and let the merriment begin with this refreshing and insightful narrative about the feelings of a child. This book is both adorable and wise, and it teaches children to look at everything and every situation in a different way. Fun Is A Feeling tells us that fun is where we find it and shows us how to look for it; however, it also reminds us that ...             The New Hermetics: 21st Century Magick for Illumination and Power14 reviews Jason Augustus Newcomb Weiser Books, 2004 The best book on magick The best book on magick. Very practical and if you take it seriously it really works. The best results can be achieved in combination with the program on the CD. Beneath the casual style there is a well defined comprehensive system of spiritual development. No dogmas and unnecessary complications, straight to the essence of the very best of the Western Mystical tradition.             Masterpieces of Illumination: The World's Most Famous Manuscripts 400 To 16006 reviews Ingo F Walther, Norbert Wolf Taschen, 2007 A joy to hold and behold Illumination has fascinated me since I was a boy. This is the best book I have seen of illuminations. The scope includes books in Greek, Latin, Old Church Slavonic, Persian, and Mayan. The printing is superb. Detailed descriptions tell who did the work, who patronized it, who owned the book, where it is now, and so forth. Great for browsing for enjoyment and as a source of inspiration. I expect ...             A History of Illuminated Manuscript12 reviews Christopher De Hamel Phaidon Press, 1997 Fabulous book and indispensable resource! I loved this book! I used it for a graduate course on Illuminated Manuscripts, and it was one of the main textbooks we used, but I used it often after the course as well. I really enjoyed reading it, and found that it was unlike most of the typical text books I had formerly used. For any art history student, it is an outstanding resource. For anyone who loves illuminated manuscripts, book arts, ...             Holy Image, Hallowed Ground (Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum)5 reviews Getty Publications, 2007 A Beautifully Produced Volume The reproductions in this book are beautiful, the discussion intelligent and thorough. I bought and read it prior to visiting the exhibit, and thought that it provided 95% of the experience of actually being there. The Getty, which has had an uneven history in its prior exhibits, really did a superb job on this one. The Getty website retains an excellent interactive description of the ...             Illuminations of Hildegard of Bingen9 reviews Matthew Fox Bear & Company, 2003 The Cosmic Christ in Illuminations of Hildegard of Bingen Both the quality illustrations and the text deeply affected me, introducing me to both the Cosmic Christ and to Hildegard's cosmology of the Universe. 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