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The New Testament as you've never seen it illustrated before—now in a compact format! From the author of the highly praised and somewhat controversial The Compact Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament comes the much-anticipated New Testament edition, complete with one thousand photographs of LEGO® sets designed by artist Brendan Powell Smith, depicting the story of Jesus. From the life of Jesus—his birth, miracles, and parables—to the famous last supper scene and the crucifixion; from the fate of Judas to the life of Paul and his letters to the Ephesians; from the first book burning to the book of Revelations, this is the New Testament as you’ve never experienced it before. Combining the actual text of the New Testament with brick photographs, Smith brings to life the teachings and prophecies of the most popular book in the world with the graphic novel format in fun and surprising ways. Everyone, from the devout to nonbelievers, will find something breathtaking, fascinating, or entertaining. Smith's subtle touch brings out the nuances of each scene and makes you reconsider the way you look at the Bible or LEGOS®—it's something that needs to be seen to be believed. This product is not sponsored, authorized, or endorsed by the LEGO® company. ?NOTE TO PARENTS: This book is intended for older children, teens, and adults. For younger children, please search for Brick Bible for Kids series of picture books.

The story of Noah and his ark full of two of every animal on Earth has been a favorite Bible story of children for years. And now, for the first time, Noah's Arkis brought to life through LEGOS(R) Noah was a good man--the only one in the entire world. With no other good people left, God decided to wash all the bad people away with a giant flood. To keep Noah and his family safe from the flood, God ordered him to build a giant boat called an ark, and to put two of every kind of animal on it. Once Noah had built the ark and gathered the animals, it began to rain, and it didn't stop for forty days and forty nights. But what would Noah find when the clouds cleared? What would the new world be like, and would God ever send another flood? With meticulously constructed LEGO dioramas to bring to life this incredible story of faith, kids will love seeing the world's flood and God's subsequent covenant with Noah played out using their favorite toys. Brendan Powell Smith, creator of BrickTestament.com and author of The Brick Bible, creates a magical "brick" world around the simplified text of the story of Noah, the flood, a wooden ark full of animals, and the promise of a rainbow. A story with a powerful message of forgiveness and love, this is the perfect gift for children.

“What Brendan Powell Smith has done with LEGOs goes beyond remarkable; it borders on genius.”—The Chicago TribuneBrendan Powell Smith has spent years using LEGO to illustrated scenes from The Bible. Here he shares over 1,000 LEGO “brick” photographs depicting the narrative story of the New Testament.From the birth of Jesus to his teachings to the last supper and crucifixion; from the fate of Judas to the life of Paul and his letters to the Ephesians; from the first book burning to the book of Revelations, this is the New Testament as you’ve never experienced it before.Smith combines the text of the New Testament with his LEGO art and photography to bring to life the teachings, miracles, and prophecies of the Holy Word. The graphic novel format makes these cherished stories come to life in a fun and engaging way.And the beauty of The Brick Bible: The New Testament is that everyone, from the most devout Christian to nonbelievers, will find something illuminating, fascinating, or entertaining within this impressive collection.

Santa, sleigh bells, mistletoe, reindeer, and presents: these are the tell-tale signs of Christmas. What better way to introduce children to the story of the birth of Jesus than the story told with LEGO bricks!?!?!?Every year, children of all ages revisit the scene in Bethlehem with Joseph, Mary, the three wise men, the angels and shepherds, and the baby Jesus, swaddled and lying in a manger.Kids will love seeing the story of Christmas played out using their favorite toys. Brendan Powell Smith, author of The Brick Bible for Kids series—beginning with Noah’s Ark—creates a magical “brick” world around the simplified text of the Immaculate Conception, the census, the guiding star high above Bethlehem, and the promise one little baby brings to the Christians of the world.This important Christmas story is sure to be the perfect holiday gift and a book for families to cherish for years to come.

Here in a handsome box set are both the Old Testament and New Testament with text from The Bible and full-color images of the Bible’s best-loved stories told with LEGO bricks.With over two thousand color photographs depicting the major narrative scenes of the Bible, this slipcovered two-book box set (including new material and a bonus two-sided, full-color poster) is the gift you and your family have been waiting for. Your LEGO-loving friends will marvel at the way these stories are told.Book one includes scenes from the Old Testament—the creation of the world, the temptation of Adam and Eve, the great flood, the presentation of the ten commandments to Moses on Mt. Sinai, and more. The Old Testament is a complex text, but Smith's "brick" illustrations help bring out the nuances of each scene and will make you reconsider the way you look at the Bible—and LEGO.Book two offers a new spin on the story of Jesus. Smith portrays Jesus's birth, miracles, last supper, and death and resurrection with meticulous attention to detail. From the fate of Judas to the life of Paul and his letters to the Ephesians; from the first book burning to the book of Revelations, this is the New Testament as you've never experienced it before. Find a place on your shelf for this beautiful two-book collector's set and continue to be amazed at the Bible as illustrated by your favorite toy.

De tio budorden är berättelsen om uttåget ur Egypten, illustrerad i Lego. En snygg presentbok med bibliskt innehåll och oumbärlig accessoar för Lego-generationen. I första hand inte en barnbok, men en kul gåva vid konfirmation, bröllop och födelsedagar. Följ med Mose när han blir upphittad i vassen, talar med den brinnande busken, möter Farao, är med om de tio plågorna, delar Röda havet, tar emot de tio budorden,bygger förbundsarken och mycket mer! De tio budorden är en sammanfattning av Andra Moseboken, om israeliternas befrielse, om resan bort från Farao och slaveriets Egypten. Brendan Powell Smith skriver i introduktionen: Om Gud själv säger åt en att göra något då gör man det. Det är något vi kan lära oss av berättelsen om Mose och de tio budorden. Ibland behöver man röra på sig. Gå iväg med Gud. Vad är ditt Egypten? Vad behöver du bli befriad ifrån? Detta kan också vara vår berättelse. Brendan Powell Smith bor i vildmarken, någonstans utanför San Francisco, och lever på gräshoppor, honung och thaimat. Han har ännu inte kluvit havet, men man har sett honom prata med buskar och det sägs att han samlar på grodor. Se mer av Brendans bibelillustrationer i Lego på www.thebricktestament.com

Creator of the bestselling The Brick Bible series, author Brendan Powell Smith turns his acclaimed storytelling and illustrative talents to bring to life some of the most shocking, pivotal, and bizarre moments in the history of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth's diabolical plot to kill the president, vice president, and secretary of state in a single night to John Hinckley's deranged bid to impress actress Jodie Foster by shooting Ronald Reagan, Smith brings an eye for meticulous detail and a sense of both gravitas and whimsy toward his subject matter, retelling the fascinating and often tragic stories behind attempts on the lives of a dozen US presidents. Relive the events leading up to John F. Kennedy's fatal ride through Dealey Plaza in Dallas. Rediscover the stories of how Gerald Ford survived two assassination attempts by women just seventeen days apart. Learn how a failed businessman hijacked a plane and planned to crash it into the White House to take vengeance on Richard Nixon for the Watergate scandal. With more than four hundred highly detailed illustrations (including recreations of many famous photographs and historical scenes), Smith has created a book that will captivate even those who wouldn't normally think to pick up a history book. It’s history made fun! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

“The Good Book” meets “The Brick”—now in a compact format. The Holy Bible is complex—sometimes dark, and other times joyous. Now, The Compact Brick Bible compiles 1,400 photographs of LEGO® sets designed by artist Brendan Powell Smith to illustrate scenes from the Bible’s Old Testament in fascinating, humorous detail. From Genesis and the Earth’s creation to the Books of Kings; from Abraham to Moses, from Samson and Delilah to David and Goliath, thisis the ultimate brick-inspired graphic novel of the Bible for adults. The beauty of The Compact Brick Bible is that everyone, from the devout to nonbelievers, will find something breathtaking or entertaining within this collection, whether a well-known Bible story classic or an often-forgotten piece of history. Smith’s subtle touch brings out the nuances of each scene and makes you reconsider the way you look at the Bible or LEGOS®—it’s something that needs to be seen to be believed. This product is not sponsored, authorized, or endorsed by the LEGO® company. NOTE TO PARENTS: This book is intended for older children, teens, and adults. For younger children, please search for the Brick Bible for Kids series of picture books.

“What Brendan Powell Smith has done with LEGOs goes beyond remarkable; it borders on genius.”—The Chicago Tribune What could be more fun for children than reading Bible stories and seeing the tales illustrated with LEGO bricks? Here are the stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, Daniel and the Lion’s Den, The Tower of Babel, and so much more in glorious full color! Brendan Powell Smith has spent years creating nearly 5,000 scenes from the bible—with LEGOs. His wonderfully original creations offer the Old Testament from creation to the Books of Kings, The Holy Bible is complex; sometimes dark, and other times joyous, and Smith’s masterful work makes it accessible to young boys and girls by using toys to tell our most important stories in a brand-new way. The beauty of The Brick Bible is that everyone, from the most devout Christians and Jews to nonbelievers, will find something revealing fascinating, or entertaining within this collection. Smith’s subtle touch brings out the nuances of each scene and makes you reconsider the way you look at LEGOs and The Bible.

Creator of the bestselling The Brick Bible series, master LEGO storyteller Brendan Powell Smith makes history come alive with a fresh new telling of the most fascinating details of our past. Following 2013’s Assassination!, Smith’s new Revolution! takes readers on a wild ride through events that shaped the world and shows how two revolutions inspired by the highest of ideals?liberty and fair representation?went in such profoundly different directions. While the struggles of the American Revolution forged a nation that became a beacon of hope and democracy to the world, the upheavals of the French Revolution plunged that nation into a nightmare of ghastly terrors that collapsed into despotism. For the first time in LEGO, see the infamous Boston Tea Party, the battles of Lexington and Concord, George Washington’s daring crossing of the Delaware, Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and more. Across the pond, discover the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the storming of the Bastille, the Women’s March on Versailles, the Reign of Terror, the guillotining of royalty and traitors alike, and the ultimate rise of Napoleon. With over four hundred highly detailed illustrations, Smith captures the spirit of these American and French revolutionaries, demonstrating the compelling power of this unlikely creative medium. Whether a historian or a LEGO enthusiast, readers of all ages will surely be enthralled with Brendan Powell Smith’s latest brick creation in The Brick Chronicle series. It’s history made fun! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Daniel has been ordered, along with the other subjects of King Darius’s Persian Empire, to pray to no other god or man but the king for a whole month. But Daniel continues to pray to God, ignoring the official edict and making King Darius quite mad. Determined to see Daniel pay for not following his new rule, the king has him thrown into a den of ferocious lions, where he is sure to be eaten. But the next morning, when onlookers come to roll away the stone sealing the den and to see what’s become of the prophet, they find Daniel completely unharmed! The story of Daniel and the lions is a powerful story of unalterable faith in God. Now, for the first time, this incredible story comes to life as part of The Brick Bible for Kids series. Enjoy reading one of the Bible’s more miraculous stories illustrated in LEGO as a family. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers?picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Now young boys and girls can enjoy their favorite bible stories as told through fabulous designs made with LEGO bricks. From Old Testament favorites to the stunning and prophesied birth of Jesus Christ, this is a must-have book for any young reader new to Bible stories or obsessed with LEGO bricks. Inside, kids will find six classic Bible stories, illustrated in full-color, including: Noah and his ark full of animals David’s fight against the giant, Goliath Daniel’s survival in a den of ferocious lions Joseph’s colorful coat and his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream Jonah’s miraculous survival in the belly of a whale Jesus’s birth in a small stable in Bethlehem Complete with a fun search-and-find activity at the end of each story for additional LEGO fun, this substantial paperback is the perfect holiday or anytime gift!