1. The Glorious Impossible [Illustrated with Frescoes from the
Scrovegni Chapel by Giotto] Big Discount
The birth of Jesus was a Glorious Impossible. Like love, it cannot be explained, it can only be
rejoiced in. And that is what master storyteller Madeleine L’Engle does in this compellingly
written narrative, inspired by Giotto’s glorious frescoes from the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua.
With a simple clarity that illuminates the life of Christ, Madeleine L’Engle gives eloquent voice
to the miracle of God’s love.
bought this book for a friend and wished she’d kept it.
As an artist with an Master’s degree in painting, I was amazed by the stunning reproductions in
this "children’s" book, and kept looking at it, and looking at it. The reproductions are so vivid,
the text so appropriate, and the book so well designed that I could almost imagine I was walking
through the chapel myself. It was the first time I’d seen the frescos in an order the artist
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2. intended, which made them even more powerful. Eventually the book went to a friend who
admires frescos, but there was such a sense of intimacy in it that I’ve been searching for
another copy for well over a year. The text and the images meld beautifully, and I can honestly
say it’s the first story of Christ’s life I’ve seen where I felt the illustrations or text didn’t "get in
the way". Even if you’re a fesco fan who’s more interested in Giotto than in the story, tear up
your check for that expensive art book and buy this first.
The best children’s Bible book I’ve ever seen
Are you looking for a book to read to your children to share your faith, tell the story of Christ,
and inspire your child and yourself to feel the joys of giving, forgiveness, commitment, and love?
This is THE book for you. L’Engle’s extraodinary and inspiring writing style was never so
beautiful as in this faithful retelling of the Gospels. It uses both simple, everyday language and
the more complex quotes of the Bible to render a tale that is both easy to read and mystical- a
hard task in Children’s Bible literature. Her comments on the feelings and activities of both
Jesus and others are so spiritually aware that adults will end up thinking about it long after the
book is finished. In particular, her thoughts on Judas and his motivation were thoughtful,
compassionate, and shed the first positive light I have ever seen given to this character. She
brings up points I had never considered— After Jesus rose He said "Peace be with you" not
"Where were you when I…
Jesus’ life in great frescoes
As an art educator, church librarian, and special lecture person who links art with religion at my
church, I can highly recommend this gorgeous book to you. Madeleine L’Engle is one of my
favorite writers and she presents the life of Christ in flowing prose. I even picked up a few facts I
did not know. The book is illustrated using various panels from the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua,
Italy which adds sumptuousness to its narrative. As a child I was drawn to picture books like this
because of their medieval, almost Oriental appearance, so if you wish to influence your children
to appreciate a good story well told and illustrated, select this book. The text is on an 9-13 year
old level. The "glorious impossible" is something that cannot be explained but only rejoiced in,
and I think that sums up God’s gift of Jesus to us in a very satisfying way. Enjoy.[/has_review]
The Glorious Impossible [Illustrated with Frescoes from the
Scrovegni Chapel by Giotto] Big Discount
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