The complete brick bible lego book 6 classic bible stories childrens book. The old testament release comes smiths new testament version on oct. Now, the compact brick bible compiles 1,400 photographs of legor sets designed by artist brendan powell smith to illustrate scenes from the bibles old testament in fascinating, humorous detail. I am the creator of the brick testament website, an ongoing project to illustrate the entire bible in lego bricks. Gets kids interested in bible about half of the new testament portion of the brick bible is spent depicting the imagerich book of revelations.
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. Who makes a lego bible and doesnt intend it for children. The holy bible is complexsometimes dark, and other times joyous. Jesus is born, jesus walks on water, the last supper, the crucifixion. The old testament youll be getting in this book ends somewhere in chronicles with the reign of asa but the original brick testament project goes much further. 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 lego ideas book by daniel lipkowitz lego star wars by simon beecroft. The new testament as youve never seen it illustrated before. Lego garden of eden from the brick testament the brick bible, a new spin on the old testament. A colorful, imaginative, version of the bible, the old testament actually using legos to demonstrate the various scenes. The brick bible for kids legoillustrated bible stories.
The compact brick bible a new spin on the old testament brendan powell smith. A new spin on the old testament brick bible presents. Working with a publisher in recent years, ive authored and illustrated the brick bible series of books. 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. It has also been made into a published book series. An example image from the two new illustrated bible stories from the genesis. 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. The good book meets the brick now in a compact format. Here he shares over 1,000 lego brick photographs depicting the narrative story of the new testament. There are about 75 new illustrations for the book, but the rest are all from the brick testaments archives. The title is slightly misleading, as it only contains stories from of the 66 39 books of the old testament, but thats still enough to fill 270 pages of. Brendan powell smith has spent the last decade creating nearly 5,000 scenes from the biblewith legos. This book is not sponsored, authorized, or endorsed by the lego. 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 author makes use of lego s to tell the story of jesus in a unique and entertaining way. 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. As you would likely expect, this tome covers the new testament, and its just as well put together as the first volume while this doesnt cover every part of the new. The brick bible is a lego version the bible that tells the story about famous readings like how god created the earth, adam and eve, noahs ark, and other fantastic stories. Since then brendan published the lego bible in a lego book series. Several hardcover brick testament books have been published, the brick. From the author of the highly praised and somewhat controversial the brick bible. Apr 28, 2020 the good book meets the bricknow in a compact format. 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 as told and illustrated by brendan powell smith is an interesting religionartlegos. The brick bible for kids legoillustrated bible stories for. I learned about this site from my young friend noah.
The worlds largest, most comprehensive illustrated bible. This site is in no way sponsored, authorized or endorsed by the lego company. I am brendan powell smith, an atheist who has spent 10. Get an autographed copy direct from the author, or find it at retailers such as. As you would likely expect, this tome covers the new testament, and its just as well put together as the first volume. The title is slightly misleading, as it only contains stories from of the 66 39. The old testament is a complex text, but smiths brick illustrations help bring out the nuances of each scene and will make you reconsider the way you look at the bible and lego r. The brick testament the bible retold in lego telegraph.
Aug 31, 2011 now, bible stories have just taken on a new twist. The new testament published by premiere partie and available in bookstores in france or at. Like the brick testament on facebook to find out about the. Ill stick to the written word for the facts, but it is interesting. It covers material from genesis to revelation, but leaves out several in the middle, such as kings. The brick bible for kids the complete set by brendan powell smith lego book new. Now, the compact brick bible compiles 1,400 photographs of lego r sets designed by artist brendan powell smith to illustrate scenes from the bible s old testament in fascinating, humorous detail. My son was so excited to see lego darth maul heads on several black lego people. His latest endeavor is a large softcover print edition called the brick bible. There is blood and gore and killing on practically every page. He has produced over 5,000 illustrations retelling over 400 stories from the bible.
He has produced nearly five thousand illustrations retelling over four hundred bible stories. For younger children, please search amazon for the brick bible for kids series of picture books. The project is officially called the brick testament and is considered to be the largest illustrated bible in existence. May 4, 2018 explore treechurchs board lego bible brick testament, followed. The brick testament is the worlds largest, most comprehensive illustrated bible. Hence, i give you my impressions of the brick bible. The old testament is a complex text, but smiths brick illustrations help bring out the nuances of each scene and will make you reconsider the way you look at the bibleand lego r. Ever thought you would see the last supper in legos. 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. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. 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. A new spin on the old testament by brendan powell smith 2011, 265 pages, read mar 128 with my son ok, this was an experience to read with my son, who is six. An illustration from brendan smiths the brick testament, which uses legos to interpret the bible. A new spin on the old testament brick bible presents smith, brendan powell on.
The brick bible is a beautiful book, with outstanding photography throughout. The new testament a new spin on the story of jesus brendan powell smith. The new testament in legos lego bible, bible, lego. With over 1,000 fullcolor scenes covering all the gospels and the books of acts and revelation, all built by the 39yearold san franciscan using his own techniques of. Lego bible, book of genesis, kingdom of heaven, king james bible, jesus. It is interesting to see the crazy images in lego form. Oct 09, 2012 here he shares over 1,000 lego brick photographs depicting the narrative story of the new testament. Stories from the book of genesis, the brick testament. This would definitely get kids interested in what god says is going to happen in the end times. This would definitely get kids interested in what god says is going to happen in.
A new spin on the old testament comes the muchanticipated new testament edition. The ten commandments are publications that are now almost entirely sold out and are becoming harder to find, but sometimes you can still get used copies. The author makes use of legos to tell the story of jesus in a unique and entertaining way. More than 3,600 illustrations that retell over 400 stories from the bible.
For over a decade, brendan powell smith, creator of popular website, has been hard at work using lego to recreate scenes from the bible. From the birth of jesus to his teachings to the last supper and crucifixion. To you, all i really need to say is that this is a beautifully produced paperback version including many of his new testament stories, presented in a graphic novel style. Nov 23, 2011 an illustration from brendan smiths the brick testament, which uses legos to interpret the bible.
The brick testament the bible in legos hooked on the book. From the author of the highly praised and somewhat controversial the compact brick bible. The second in the brick bible series for kids, see a new spin on the old testament. Those in the online lego community are probably already aware of brendans 11 year old ongoing project, the brick testament, in both its online and print incarnations. The brick bible for kids and books for older readers, including the brick bible. 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. Oct 01, 2011 brendan powell smith has spent the last decade creating nearly 5,000 scenes from the biblewith legos. Very cute ad for the french translation of the brick bible. The old testament is a complex text, but smiths brick illustrations help bring out the nuances of each scene and will make you reconsider the way you look at the bibleand lego. A new spin on the story of jesus as told and illustrated by brendan powell smith is a powerful religiousart. Recently, the national retailer sams club banned instore sales of smiths fourth book, the. The old testament is a complex text, but smiths brick illustrations help bring out the nuances of each scene and will make you reconsider the way you look at the bible and lego.
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. If i had to recommend this fantastic book, i would recommend it to pastors, kids, and lego fans that want to learn more about the bible the reason why you ask because it. The bible contains material some may consider morally objectionable andor inappropriate for children. Bible quiz, book quiz, testament quiz, brick, lego, new testament, old testament. Nov 12, 2012 those in the online lego community are probably already aware of brendans 11 year old ongoing project, the brick testament, in both its online and print incarnations. 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.
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