Scenes from the Bible

This large deluxe hardback edition with stencilled page edges presents well known, dramatic and beautiful scenes from the Bible, illustrated by celebrated artist and illustrator, Gustave Doré.

Containing over 180 of Gustave Doré's most arresting illustrations, Scenes from the Bible offers illuminating evocations of man's struggles - in battle, against disease, hardship, death and ultimately himself - and his redemption through love. The images have been carefully selected to afford the reader insights into the most famous or dramatic incidents in the Bible. Each image is accompanied by a short quote from the King James version of the holy book together with a vivid narrative to provide a context for each scene.

This luxury edition is presented with gold-embossing, stencilled page edge, beautiful endpapers and magnificent woodcut illustrations, breathing new life into these incredible Biblical tales.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning hardback gift editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and illustrated throughout by such greats as Gustave Doré and Harry Clarke.

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