Hebrew Illuminations 2008 Calendar: The Illuminated Letter Series, Vol. 2 - A 16-Month Calendar (5767/5768)

Adam Rhine

ISBN 10: 1569379319 ISBN 13: 9781569379318

Publisher: Amber Lotus, 2007

Synopsis

Great Rabbis and scholars have dedicated their lives to the meanings behind the portions, word combinations and spellings in the Torah. At the root of it all are the letters themselves, and the amazing meanings they individually infuse into the words they create. The sheer elegance of their construction conveys ideas and wisdom. Concepts such as "home," "charity" and "reaching for G-d" are found within their deceptively simple shapes. Sacred letters and words come alive in the Hebrew Illuminations 2007/2008 wall calendar. This unique calendar features the final eleven letters of the Hebrew alphabet plus five illuminations of significant Jewish concepts, such as Etz-Chayim (Tree of Life) and Mizrach (East). Adam Rhine's highly detailed Judaica paintings are heavily influenced by medieval illuminated manuscripts, which the artist combines with modern palettes and aesthetics. Sample Caption: "Pei is the seventeenth letter, and its shape is like an open mouth, facing to the left, with a tooth exposed. Similar to how the ayin represents eyes and the ability to see, pei is the ability to speak. The word "peleh" or "miracle" starts with a pei, emphasizing what a blessing the gift of speech is to mankind. It separates us from the animals that cannot articulate ideas, and thereby gives us great power. Words can uplift, educate and unite. However, words can easily destroy a person and their reputation..."

Edition details

• Publisher: Amber Lotus
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1569379319
• ISBN 13: 9781569379318
• Binding: Calendar
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 34
• Illustrator: Adam Rhine