The problem with illustrating the final book of the bible is that. The brick bible books have taken the world by storm, and now, for the first time. Brendan powell smith embarked on a crusade to illustrate the entire bibleall 66 books of the old and new testamentusing only lego bricks. First somehow the picture quality didnt seem the same. I am brendan powell smith, an atheist who has spent. Like the brick testament on facebook to find out about the. For more than a decade brendan powell smith has been telling the story of the bible in his own special way. Jan 04, 2012 somehow, it would appear that early fans of the worlds largest, most comprehensive illustrated bible, the brick bible. Reading through the brick testaments book of revelation and the end of the world, its pretty hard to see it as parody. It is the largest, most comprehensive illustrated bible in the world with over 3600 images and 400 stories from the bible.
A new spin on the old testament and the brick bible. I am the creator of the brick testament website, an ongoing project to illustrate the entire bible in lego bricks. The chicago tribune brendan powell smith has spent years using lego to illustrated scenes from the bible. The new testament are available in a beautiful hardcover box set. Sep 06, 2009 discuss this film on bricks in motion. My latest legoillustrated book is a departure from the bible and covers. A new spin on the old testament as told and illustrated by brendan powell smith is an interesting religionartlegos.
The lego bible explores the intricacies of the good book through the use of the building blocks. A new spin on the old testament comes the muchanticipated new testament edition. A new spin on the old testament brick bible presents. His wonderfully original sets are featured on his website, but for the first time 1,500 photographs of these creative designsdepicting the old testament from earths creation to the books of kingsare brought together in book format. It is interesting to see the crazy images in lego form. Dec 10, 2011 the brick bible is the new book from brendan powell smith and skyhorse publishing, illustrating more than a hundred stories from the old testament as youve never seen before. The brick testament the bible retold in lego telegraph. He depicts it exactly as its written, without whitewashing or ignoring the sexual, violent, and disturbing scenes in it. From the author of the highly praised and somewhat controversial the brick bible. A new spin on the old testament by brendan powell smith, missed an important. Shed been married for seven years, and then her old man had. The new testament a new spin on the story of jesus by brendan powell smith 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. It was created by brendan powell smith and its really funny.
Gets kids interested in bible about half of the new testament portion of the brick bible is spent depicting the imagerich book of revelations. He has produced nearly five thousand illustrations retelling over four hundred bible stories. But he was pierced for our transgressions he was crushed for our iniquities. At first glance, a lego bible seemed an enviably good idea. Today i thought i introduce you to an interesting and controversial lego book called the lego brick bible, also called the lego brick testament, lego testament or lego bible, also known as the worlds largest, most comprehensive illustrated bible. But if you check out the website the brick testament, this is just the beginning of bible stories you will see illustrated using legos. There may be some who would say that illustrating the bible in lego is in itself funny, and therefore they might think it a parody. The author makes use of lego s to tell the story of jesus in a unique and entertaining way. This site is in no way sponsored, authorized or endorsed by the lego. With over two thousand color photographs depicting the major narrative scenes of the. Here, for the first time in print, are the earliest fruits of his labors. Reading through the brick testament s book of revelation and the end of the world, its pretty hard to see it as parody. He depicts it exactly as its written, without whitewashing or ignoring the sexual, violent, and disturbing. Working with a publisher in recent years, ive authored and illustrated the brick bible series of books.
Free faith builders lego curriculum lego bible, bible. And the spirit of god was hovering over the surface of the waters. From the birth of jesus to his teachings to the last supper and crucifixion. When a catholic woman discovers that the brick testament isnt. Oct 09, 2012 brendan powell smith is the author of noahs ark.
Announcement of iama on the brick testament news page. The brick testament the bible retold in lego the worlds most comprehensive illustrated online bible, the brick testament, tells the stories of the good book in lego models. The worlds most comprehensive illustrated online bible, the brick testament, tells the stories of the good book in lego models. Stories from the book of genesis, the brick testament. The site now contains over 400 illustrated bible stories from both the old and new testaments, and over 4,500 images of lego bible dioramas, and it continues to grow as an ongoing oneman laboroflove. But if you check out the website the brick testament, this is just the beginning of bible stories you will see illustrated using legos tons of free stories on this site and a great way to have kids enjoy bible stories with the toy they love. This book is intended for older children, teens and adults. Ever thought you would see the last supper in legos.
I saw the brick testament on the internet and thought it was hilarious, and very well done, with good quality photographs of the meticulously managed little cute lego scenes, so i ordered two of the books. The beautiful brick bible two book hardcover set has arrived. It is also very exciting to officially reveal the title of my allnew and first ever non bible based illustrated book. Dec 17, 2015 gather the whole family to watch the story of the birth of jesus illustrated using only lego bricks as part of the brick bible for kids series of storybooks for younger children. Like the brick testament on facebook to find out about the lastest updates. An imaginative way to explore the bible with children given, emily, given, emily slichter on.
The project began as a website in october 2001 that featured six stories from the book of genesis, and is completely unaffiliated with the lego company. Elbe spurling presents the brick bible book series and website. As a rule, i have chosen not to use any 3rd party legocompatible elements. Brendan powell smith an illustrated retelling of ten stories from the old testament book of genesis, with illustrations created from lego building blocks. Yeah, lego is not just for childish creations, but can handle the whole big creation as well. It has also been made into a published book series. This site is in no way sponsored, authorized or endorsed by the lego company.
Elbe spurling born september 7, 1973 is an american transgender artist, author, and moralist best known for the brick bible book series published under her birth name brendan powell smithan ongoing project to illustrate the entire bible in lego building blocks. The brick testament the bible in legos hooked on the book. For younger children, please search amazon for the brick bible for kids series of picture books. Gather the whole family to watch the story of the birth of jesus illustrated using only lego bricks as part of the brick bible for kids series of storybooks for younger children. The brick testament is an illustrated version of the bible with illustrations created entirely out of lego bricks. The brick bible books have taken the world by storm, and now, for the first time, brendan powell smiths visually striking the brick bible. Brendan powell smith is the author of the bestselling brick bible series for adults and two childrens books in the brick bible for kids series. The worlds largest, most comprehensive illustrated bible. With more than 175 photographs in all, the brick testament. However, the book version was something of a disappointment. This site is in no way sponsored, authorized or endorsed by the.
A new spin on the old testament brick bible presents smith, brendan powell on. Stories from the book of genesis, brendan smith reimagined ten classic bible stories using nothing but lego bricks and the results. I am brendan powell smith, an atheist who has spent 10 years. An imaginative way to explore the bible with children. Rather, the brick testament, as he calls it, simply presents verses in the bible in a fun yet accurate way. The brick bible for kids and books for older readers, including the brick bible. In all, the book with its skewed perspective on matters of faith and its wry. The brick testament is an ongoing project created by elbe spurling also known as brendan powell smith. Two years ago, brendan powell smith embarked on a crusade to illustrate the entire bible all 66 books of the old and new testament using only lego bricks. Since then brendan published the lego bible in a lego book series. Oct 01, 2012 the second in the brick bible series for kids, see a new spin on the old testament.
What brendan powell smith has done with legos goes beyond remarkable. That seems an unfair stigma to place on the medium. The bible contains material some may consider morally objectionable andor inappropriate for children. Test your knowledge on this religion quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. For over a decade, brendan powell smith, creator of popular website, has been hard at work using lego to recreate scenes from the bible.
Smith doesnt go out of his way to parody the bible. With over two thousand color photographs depicting the major narrative scenes of the bible, this slipcovered set. The brick testament is a project created by elbe spurling in which bible stories are illustrated using still photographs of dioramas constructed entirely out of lego bricks. Spurlings next major legoillustration project will be the brick book of mormon in. It covers material from genesis to revelation, but leaves out several in the middle, such as kings. Brendan powell smith has spent the last decade creating nearly 5,000 scenes from the biblewith legos. Oct 08, 2009 the brick testament the bible retold in lego the worlds most comprehensive illustrated online bible, the brick testament, tells the stories of the good book in lego models. Somehow, it would appear that early fans of the worlds largest, most comprehensive illustrated bible, the brick bible. Oct 01, 2003 i saw the brick testament on the internet and thought it was hilarious, and very well done, with good quality photographs of the meticulously managed little cute lego scenes, so i ordered two of the books. Here he shares over 1,000 lego brick photographs depicting the narrative story of the new testament. The brick bible is the new book from brendan powell smith and skyhorse publishing, illustrating more than a hundred stories from the old testament as youve never seen before. The brick bible series has taken the world by storm, and now, for the first time, brendan powell smiths visually striking the brick bible. You know the brick testament, brendan smiths wonderful and hilarious series of.
Brick testament illustrates over 400 bible stories with. Now one major retailer has removed the item from store shelves because it. May 01, 2017 the story of our lords passion retold in lego. The goal of the brick testament is to give people an increased knowledge of the contents of the bible in a way that is fun and compelling while remaining true to the text of the scriptures, says smith. After what it said are complaints about the mature nature of the brick bible, the national retailer has pulled copies of brendan smiths.
I read a new spin on the old testament and must say i enjoyed this one so much more. The brick bible for kids legoillustrated bible stories. I am pleased to announce that the next book in the brick bible for kids series is set for release on september 1. The beautiful brick bible twobook hardcover set has arrived. This would definitely get kids interested in what god says is going to happen in the end times.
Can you name the lego bible books based on a picture given that is from that book. Here he shares over 1,000 lego brick photographs depicting the narrative story of. A new spin on the old testament by brendan powell smith, missed an. He has produced over 5,000 illustrations retelling over 400 stories from the bible. Continuing my line of lego bible shorts, this is the story of noah, genesis 69. The brick bible for kids legoillustrated bible stories for. A colorful, imaginative, version of the bible, the old testament actually using legos to demonstrate the various scenes.
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