Hi, I just published a new Jewish biblical art Book released by Gefen Publishing House, Jerusalem.Below is the title and Description of the Book. The book was recently reviewed by Richard McBee in the New York Jewish Press. Below is the link to the review as well as his last summarizing paragraph. Shabbat Shalom,Nahum HaLevi The Color of ProphecyVisualizing the Bible in a New LightUS Availability: Available NowInternational Availability (ships from Israel): Available NowAuthor: Nahum HaLeviPublisher: Gefen Publishing House Description: Th e Prophets' sublime poetry, phantasmagoric visions, and sonorous voices have intrigued us and moved us over the centuries. The writings of the great seers of the Hebrew Bible resonate with us in ways that go beyond our own short lives, tapping in to a human consciousness that transcends our age. How do we understand them? How do we appreciate them? Nahum HaLevi has painted the prophetic visions in unified, loud, and explosively colorful visual- literary canvases, which he has then retranslated back into fresh literary-biblical analyses, providing novel understandings of the Bible and insights into the genesis of biblical thought. The Color of Prophecy contains fifteen chapters, one chapter for each of the fifteen books in the Prophets. Each chapter is accompanied by a copy of an original oil painting and the biblical analysis derived from it.Th is book addresses those who have an interest in the visual arts, the Bible, or both. Although it is a Jewish-inspired book, it strikes a universal chord and broadly appeals to Jews, Christians, and those of all faiths who share a common love of the Bible and art.Reviews: The Color of Prophecy is a stunningly beautiful artistic and poetic interpretation of the prophecies contained in the latter portion of the Old Testament of the Hebrew Bible. It is both highly entertaining and challenging to one's interpretive skills. Nahum HaLevi can be justly proud to present this work to people of all faiths for learning and inspiration.Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr.Professor of Neurosurgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics, Th e Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Bestselling author, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Link to Richar McBee's review: http://www.jewishpress.com/sections/arts/the-color-of-prophecy/2012/12/27/?src=ataglance Richard McBee: "In distilling the often complex, mysterious and mind-bending language of the Hebrew prophets into 15 visual images the artist Nahum HaLevi has accomplished a remarkable feat. Prophecy, because of its proximity to the Divine, is by its very nature complex and enigmatic. HaLevi, by the fervor of his vision and urgency of his message, has made our prophets more accessible and understandable in his visionary paintings."
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