I’ve often wished there was a graphic adaptation of Biblical stories. The only one I’ve ever seen was the story of Samson from a now defunct Christian publisher. It was a great story and even better art.
Now, the Manga Bible is on its way. That’s right, the conceptualist and illustrator known as Siku, is putting together the manga adaptation of the New Testament. The New Testament is available now in two different formats: Raw and Extreme. The Old Testament will be available later in 2007, with a full Bible also being released late in 2007.
The Raw version is a small-format edition with some extras. The Extreme edition is a deluxe, large-format version that costs $13.37 from Amazon.com. The Extreme edition is the one for those who are really interested. It will sport Biblical texts using the New International translation.
I have no idea how good this is. I am tempted to purchase it and find out for myself. It was only a matter of time before someone did it. I find it interesting that it will be done first in a manga, but that is, after all, the major force in comics and animation right now.
The Manga Bible is intended for 11- to 18-year-olds and, according to the website, is suitable for all young people. In broad terms, it will offer an overview of the Gospels, the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, Jesus’ death and resurrection, the book of the Apostles, the letter to the Corinthians and Revelations.
Click here to visit the publisher
Click here to read about the artist
Click here for sample art
Click here for an 8-week lesson plan for teachers and youth leaders
Click here to purchase from Amazon.com
Now, the Manga Bible is on its way. That’s right, the conceptualist and illustrator known as Siku, is putting together the manga adaptation of the New Testament. The New Testament is available now in two different formats: Raw and Extreme. The Old Testament will be available later in 2007, with a full Bible also being released late in 2007.
The Raw version is a small-format edition with some extras. The Extreme edition is a deluxe, large-format version that costs $13.37 from Amazon.com. The Extreme edition is the one for those who are really interested. It will sport Biblical texts using the New International translation.
I have no idea how good this is. I am tempted to purchase it and find out for myself. It was only a matter of time before someone did it. I find it interesting that it will be done first in a manga, but that is, after all, the major force in comics and animation right now.
The Manga Bible is intended for 11- to 18-year-olds and, according to the website, is suitable for all young people. In broad terms, it will offer an overview of the Gospels, the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, Jesus’ death and resurrection, the book of the Apostles, the letter to the Corinthians and Revelations.
Click here to visit the publisher
Click here to read about the artist
Click here for sample art
Click here for an 8-week lesson plan for teachers and youth leaders
Click here to purchase from Amazon.com
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Wow. I am impressed with it. Hopefully it will make reading the Bible more interesting for young readers. Jesus looked like someone from G-Force.
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