{"product_id":"wisdom-books-3-st-johns-donald-jackson-9780814690550","title":"Wisdom Books 3 St. Johns Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWisdom Books\u003c\/i\u003e, the fifth volume of \u003ci\u003eThe Saint John's Bible\u003c\/i\u003e to be released, includes some of the Old Testament's literary masterpieces, including Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs. Also in this volume is the much-loved book of Job and two Old Testament works including the Wisdom of Solomon, which was originally written in Greek, and Sirach, which comes to us from the Greek tradition. \u003ci\u003eWisdom Books\u003c\/i\u003e continues the work of earlier volumes, with a script created by calligrapher Donald Jackson specifically for this project. Artists that will be familiar to readers, Thomas Ingmire, Suzanne Moore, Chris Tomlin, and Sally Mae Joseph, are joined by new contributing artist Diane M. von Arx to bring light 'that is, illumination 'to the text. And the images are not to be missed. There are over fifteen large illuminations, among them the spectacular frontispiece for Ecclesiastes and another titled Creative Wisdom. Additionally, to recognize the team of calligraphers that have bonded during six years of work and to capitalize on the aphoristic nature of these books, there is a special emphasis on text treatments. As you spend time with \u003ci\u003eWisdom Books\u003c\/i\u003e, you will find yourself treasuring both the words and the images in your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wisdom books exemplify the practical spirituality of the people of Israel. Using story, poetry, and aphorisms, the books collect practical wisdom to help guide people in how to live 'faithful to God, with praise and thankfulness, walking in ways that are upright. The profoundly moving story of Job asks how a good person can suffer if God is just. The Song of Solomon, long read as an allegorical love poem between God and the chosen people of Israel, or as Christ and the church, takes us beyond the commands of the prophets and lessons of history. It steps back from Israel's struggle to be faithful to the Lord and concentrates on the loving relationship between the Lord and the Beloved. Sirach and Proverbs, along with Psalms, are quoted throughout the Rule of St. Benedict. Like the Rule, their pages are filled with wisdom for how to live a godly life. \u003ci\u003eThe Saint John's Bible\u003c\/i\u003e volume \u003ci\u003eWisdom Books\u003c\/i\u003e draws out these themes 'wisdom as a female figure, use of Proverbs in the Rule of St. Benedict, and God's love for us. If we today want to live wisely, we would do well to look to this beautifully illuminated collection of ancient texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonald Jackson is one of the world's leading calligraphers and the artistic director and illuminator of \u003c\/i\u003eThe Saint John's Bible\u003ci\u003e. He is a Senior Illuminator to the Queen of England's Crown Office and is an elected Fellow and past Chairman of the prestigious Society of Scribes and Illuminators. His 30-year retrospective exhibition, \u003c\/i\u003ePainting with Words\u003ci\u003e, premiered at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in August, 1988 and traveled to 13 museums and galleries. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Donald Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0814690556\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814690550\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Liturgical Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 15.25h x 10.00w x 0.75d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBible Version:\u003c\/b\u003e New Revised Standard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Cloth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBible Portion:\u003c\/b\u003e Portions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBible Type:\u003c\/b\u003e General Use","brand":"Donald Jackson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43926440444159,"sku":"9780814690550","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_aaa8f3f2-40c8-434a-9dc3-2eae0cea9b30.jpg?v=1681083098","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wisdom-books-3-st-johns-donald-jackson-9780814690550","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}