The Manga Bible: Extreme
by Siku
GoodBookStall Review:
You may wonder ‘what is Manga?’ It sounds rather like a tropical fruit but is in fact a pictorial style of telling stories that originated in Japan similar to that used in comics. The first things that strike you about this book is its size - it's a monster - and a prominent manga graphic of Moses that dominates the cover. The book actually comprises two sections; the first (about a quarter of the volume) is the bible in Manga style and the second a complete Today's NIV translation. Comments are offered on just the Manga section. A storyteller approach and style is used throughout, following the history of God's people through the Old Testament and moving onward to the life, works and parables of Jesus. The story opens with creation, as told by Moses to the waiting Hebrews who are paused on their flight from the Egyptians. The stories end with samples from the acts and letters of the apostles - then revelations in all its glory and mystery. Stories are annotated with Bible references that can be readily accessed in the adjacent section for further study.Teenage friends of our children can't wait to get their hands on this mega book - its so visually appealing - and I suspect they'll enjoy the cartoon graphics and storytelling style that may draw them into delving into the T-NIV text.
Reviewer: Peter Scott (05/02/08)
You may wonder ‘what is Manga?’ It sounds rather like a tropical fruit but is in fact a pictorial style of telling stories that originated in Japan similar to that used in comics. The first things that strike you about this book is its size - it's a monster - and a prominent manga graphic of Moses that dominates the cover. The book actually comprises two sections; the first (about a quarter of the volume) is the bible in Manga style and the second a complete Today's NIV translation. Comments are offered on just the Manga section. A storyteller approach and style is used throughout, following the history of God's people through the Old Testament and moving onward to the life, works and parables of Jesus. The story opens with creation, as told by Moses to the waiting Hebrews who are paused on their flight from the Egyptians. The stories end with samples from the acts and letters of the apostles - then revelations in all its glory and mystery. Stories are annotated with Bible references that can be readily accessed in the adjacent section for further study.Teenage friends of our children can't wait to get their hands on this mega book - its so visually appealing - and I suspect they'll enjoy the cartoon graphics and storytelling style that may draw them into delving into the T-NIV text.
Reviewer: Peter Scott (05/02/08)
| Reader review: - Customer, St Andrews Bookshop, St Albans I have been reading the OT Manga Bible this morning and yesterday before work. It is immensely enjoyable in its artistry and creativity and is also affording me a detailed and comprehensive access into the world and journey of God's plan of salvation throughout the OT while being full of life and imagery and uncomplicated! Many, including me, find the OT not an unchallenging ocean to cross, so this is much appreciated! |
