Though i am far from an expert, i find this graphic novel an insightful take on the worldrenowned work. This is the entire book of revelation in the form of a graphic novel. I have read it from the beginning to the end and what i imagined in my mind is exactly what was put forth. This comic styled graphic novel covers the early life of jesus with beautiful, stylized artwork. See the vision given to john illuminated in this softcover graphic novel as. Revelation, a video study features top new testament scholar craig s. The book was published in 2000 by bloomsbury publishing and has 264 pages. Hands down, the best of the lot so far is zondervans the book of revelation, listed as a graphic novel and published in 2012.
Mark arey, an adaptation by matt dorff, and illustrations by renowned christian artist chris koelle, the book of revelation is a fresh way to. In graphic novel format, presents all 404 verses of the book of revelation, culminating in the battle between god and satan. See the vision given to john illuminated in this softcover graphic novel as an eyepopping, cinematic adventure. Here is a graphic novel translated directly from the ancient scriptures. More than two years of development went into the lavish, movielike, fullcolor graphic novel based on the final book in the christian bible. The nook book ebook of the the book of revelation by mark arey, philemon d. Revelation zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds. The book of revelation is a 192page fully illustrated graphic novel version of the climactic final book of the bible as told through the eyes of the apostle john. Now comes an illustrated graphic novel version of revelation designed to give the text a.
We will be launching a graphic novel series in october, titled the. In graphic novel format, this depiction of the last book of the bible dramatically places us shoulder to shoulder with john the revelator. Vital shift follows on the success of zondervans the book of revelation 2012, which, according to zondervan, sold 20,000 copies during the first six weeks of its release, topped only by image. The book is filled with prophetic, apocalyptic visions designed to make a dramatic impact on the reader, not to present a precise chronological sequence of future events. Very positive, from the publisher, zondervan, and both the graphic novel community and the community of faith. Due to the ambiguity of the book of revelation, many have tried to interpret it over the centuries. Its 575 panels of stunning art include every word of st. Based on keeners revelation commentary in the niv application commentary series, these lessons explore the links between the bibles final book and how we should live our lives today.
Ironically, it is the only book of the bible that says you are blessed for reading it. The book of revelation by mark arey, chris diamantopoulos and zondervan staff. Harpercollins christian publishing launches graphic novels. The book of revelation is a novel by uk author rupert thomson. The book of revelation graphic novels for the classroom. Book of revelation released as graphic novel uca news. Book of revelation art director matt dorff says that this is just the first in a new line of graphic novels from zondervan. Packed with action, adventure, and driven by their distinctive artwork, zondervans graphic novel collections deliver biblicallybased. All of revelations iconic characters and epic events are vividly depicted. Hell takes readers into a hardtobelieve but real journey into what the bible clearly teaches about hell. In an increasingly visual culture, z graphic novels serve as gateways for readers to experience biblical messages in a current cultural context. Zondervan is jumping into the new world of comic books with a dramatic splash.
Watch the new testaments climactic war between good and evil unfold in dazzling imagery. This graphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation is terrifying, beautiful. This places zondervan on the cutting edge of creating and marketing comic booksmost famously promoted these. The interactive counterpoints forum allows each author not only to present his view, but also to offer brief commentary on other views presented.
The book of revelation by mark arey, chris diamantopoulos and. Revelation graphic novel a new media approach to johns visions. More than a graphic novel that integrates words and pictures in a narrative. The climactic battle between good and evil the final book of the bible has challenged, inspired, and astonished readers for nearly 2000 years. Understanding the book of revelation the big book of bible difficulties. The final book of the bible has challenged, inspired, and astonished readers for nearly 2000 years. Book of revelation, paperback matt dorff, chris koelle, mark arey, philemon d. Some call it the horrible doctrine, some discard the thought of eternal separation as preposterous but jesus christ himself vividly taught there was a different dimension and a location called hell, reserved for the unregenerate who decide not to trust in the great salvation he offered. The book of revelation illustrated by chris koelle translation. Zondervan noticed, and offered to publish it as a book. Absolutely stunning visuals with breathtaking colors is what this book is all about.
Ccas and zondervan, a harpercollins company, will be giving away signed posters by renowned artist christopher koelle, illustrator of the book of revelation, a graphic novel set to release february 20. Origin mark arey, kai carpenter, matt dorff is the newest edition by the producers of the graphic novel, revelation. Unlike other comic book adaptions of the bible, this work is not a paraphrase, but includes word. Zondervans ambitious graphic adaptation of the final book of the bible is aimed at adults, not the juvenile market. Understanding the book of revelation a zondervan digital. The book of revelation graphic novel zondervan that dramatically visualizes. The book of revelation graphic novel a real eye opener. The big decision to create a graphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation was a very thoughtout, muchdiscussed collaborative one. It is not a word for word translation, but has been translated from ancient greek by fr. The book of revelation every i publishing, 2012 is quite amazing. Zondervan is a world leading bible publisher and provider of christian communications with over 300 new, original books and bibles published annually. He also oversaw the design and illustration process for the 16 months of production.
Heres some backstory in 2009 i was commissioned to illustrate a page graphic novel written by l. Features almost 600 illustrations by chris koelle, based on a translation from fr. While supplies last, all ccas event attendees will receive a sample copy of the graphic novel, at the events and though the ccas booth on the. Graphic novels are likely to continue as an important genre for zondervan, even though the publishing house is in the process of merging with. Zondervan has a revelation mike vander klipp at zondervan took north american rights to a graphic novel called the book of revelation by father mark arey, philemon sevstiades, illustrator chris koelle, screenwriter matt dorff and actor chris diamantopoulos. He is a graduate of the university of southern california cinema school and has had over 30 of his movie scripts produced for film and television. This places zondervan on the cutting edge of creating and marketing comic booksmost famously promoted these days by dc comics. The book of revelation may be the most analyzed text in all of scripture. Informative and nonsensationalistic, understanding the book of revelation explores the literary genre and historical situation and purpose of revelation, along with interpretive approaches to it. Christ as depicted by artist chris koelle in the book of revelation graphic. One of our products i think that should be in every youth group is the book of goda graphic novel that explains the historical and reliable process of how god gave us the bible.
Revelation graphic novel a new media approach to johns. A new way to see the book of revelation june 10, 20 joel j. Revelation doesnt progress in a neat linear fashion. All of revelations most mysterious, iconic characters and epic events are vividly depicted. I have read it from the beginning to the end and what i imagined in my mind is exactly what was put forth in this graphic novel, what a great depiction of the text it was. Brimming with lavish, fullcolor photos and graphics, the zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the new testament. The book of revelation has challenged, inspired, and astonished readers for nearly 2000 years. The novel was unusual for its detailed descriptions of a non statutory female on male rape the protagonist of the novel is a male ballet dancer living in amsterdam with his french girlfriend brigitte. This graphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation is terrifying, beautiful, provoking, and poignant. Four views on the book of revelation explores the four main views in which revelation is understood. This digital short also includes an outlined overview of the books content and reflections on its overarching theological message.
Philemon sevastiades containing all 404 verses of this scriptural masterpiece. There has been so much written about it, so many interpretations and commentaries printed, that the book of revelation is probably the most analyzed book in all of scripture. A lot of people are scared of the book of revelation, or at least hesitant to read it. The entire text of revelation is presented as a visual narrative experience. The most gratifying thing to hear from christians is that our graphic novel makes revelation easier to read. Matt dorff adapted the english translation of the book of revelation into a graphic novel script. Four views on the book of revelation zondervan academic. Very positive, from the publisher, zondervan, and both the graphic novel community and. The book of revelation i have read the last chapter of the bible several times, a few of those times was late at night unto the early morning. Now comes an illustrated graphic novel version of this amazing book, including all 404 verses of this scriptural masterpiece. This book, fourth in the tyndale manga line, combines cuttingedge authentic japanese manga style with fastpaced storytelling to deliver biblical truths in a compelling. Originally produced as an ios app, the aim of the project was to take a fresh translation of the book of revelation and pair it with some amazing artwork. This book gives a visual to spiritual things that you really cant picture in your minds eye.
See the vision given to john illuminated in this graphic novel as an eyepopping, cinematic adventure. He wrote the commentary on revelation in the zondervan bible backgrounds commentary series. Now comes an illustrated graphic novel version of revelation designed to. The book is really stunning, the images and text both. What has the wider reception to the book been so far. The book of revelation the only lessthanliteral license taken by the creative team is the frequent view of john reacting to what he must witness, both its glory and its horror. Keener teaching through the book of revelation in 22 engaging and challenging lessons. Johns revelatory vision of the end of time, its terrors and promised joys.