" This story is told in the words of a tragic figure in American history - a hook-nosed, hollow-cheeked old Sauk warrior who lived under four flags while the Mississippi Valley was being wrested from his people. The author is Black Hawk himself - once pursued by an army whose members included Captain Abraham Lincoln and Lieutenant Jefferson Davis. Perhaps no Indian ever saw so much of American expansion or fought harder to prevent that ..."
"After more than twelve years, the creation of "The Saint John's Bible" has reached its remarkable conclusion. Renowned calligrapher and illuminator Donald Jackson has collaborated with scribes, artists, and theologians to hand- create, with stunning lettering and exquisite illustrations, the entire Bible. The complete project spans seven volumes in published form."Letters and Revelation" is the final volume of the entire monumental proj ..."
Custer's Gold(1st Edition) The United States Cavalry Expedition of 1874 (Bison Books) by DonaldJackson Paperback, 166 Pages, Published 1972 by University Of Nebraska Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8032-5750-4, ISBN: 0-8032-5750-3
"The white settlers had little interest in the semiarid land assigned to the Sioux under the Treaty of 1868 and, for a time, the Indians enjoyed their domain in relative peace. However, when rumors spread that the Black Hills of the Dakota Territory were rich in gold, miners and newspapers wanted to organize prospecting parties. At first the government discouraged attempts to trespass upon the Sioux land, but under the pressure of public ..."
The Saint John's Bible(6th Edition) Historical Books by DonaldJackson, directed by DonaldJackson Hardcover, 276 Pages, Published 2010 by Liturgical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-9053-6, ISBN: 0-8146-9053-X
"Historical Books is the sixth of seven full color reproduction books from The Saint John's Bible. Of al the different genres comprising the Bible, perhaps no other collection has caused as much discomfort within the reader as the historical books. The wars and bloodshed their stories contain have inspired pious and holy people to the greatest extremes of behavior, al in the name of following God's will. While Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kin ..."
The Story of Writing.(1st Edition) by DonaldJackson Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 1981 by Littlehampton Book Services Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-289-70985-6, ISBN: 0-289-70985-7
"Contents: The origins of writing -- The emergence of the alphabet -- Rome -- Writing in the Dark Ages -- The Carolingian minuscule -- The Middle Ages -- The scribe and the printer -- Copperplate and the writing masters -- Writing in a machine age -- Writing as art -- Personality and the pen. Subject: Writing - History. Paleography. Calligraphy - Alphabet - to 1980 Lettering and penmanship. Writing implements and accessories."
""Wisdom Books," the fifth volume of "The Saint John's Bible" to be released, includes some of the Old Testament's literary masterpieces, including Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs. Also in this volume is the much-loved book of Job and two Old Testament works including the Wisdom of Solomon, which was originally written in Greek, and Sirach, which comes to us from the Greek tradition. "Wisdom Books" continues the work of earli ..."
Saint John's Bible(1st Edition) Gospels and Acts by DonaldJackson, Andrew Pudewa Hardcover, 232 Pages, Published 2007 by St. John's Bible ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-9051-2, ISBN: 0-8146-9051-3
"2006 Catholic Press Association Award Winner! The first of seven full-color, page-by-page reproductions from The Saint John's Bible, Gospels and Acts has more than 25 illuminations, including full-page opening illuminations for each of the four gospels. Some of the prominent illuminations include the Genealogy of Jesus, the Birth of Christ, the Raising of Lazarus, the Crucifixion, Christ Our Light, the Last Supper, the Road to Emmaus, ..."
Saint John's Bible(1st Edition) Pentateuch by DonaldJackson Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2006 by St. John's Bible ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-9052-9, ISBN: 0-8146-9052-1
"The third of seven full-color reproductions from The Saint John's Bible, Pentateuch is foundational to both Judaism and Christianity. Pentateuch features text and illuminations of the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy) known as the Torah in Judaism. Prominent illuminations include Creation, Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, Jacob's Ladder, Abraham and Sarah, the Ten Commandments and t ..."
"2007 Catholic Press Association Award Winner! The second of seven full-color, page-by-page reproductions from "The Saint John's Bible, Psalms" engages the eye and ear with five distinct scripts and exquisite illuminations that include digital voice prints of sacred songs from many ethnic and religious traditions.The Book of Psalms or praises is known as the prayer book of the Bible. For centuries, it has been a source of prayer, devotio ..."
Saint John's Bible Prophets by DonaldJackson Hardcover, 232 Pages, Published 2006 by St. John's Bible ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-9054-3, ISBN: 0-8146-9054-8
"2008 Catholic Press Association Award Winner! "Prophets" is the fourth of seven full-color reproduction books of "The Saint John's Bible, "featuring some of the most beautiful passages in al of Sacred Scripture. The ancient prophets of Israel suffered and celebrated with the people they both admonished and praised. They provided words of consolation during times of oppression and kept the flame of hope alive during the darkest periods o ..."
"About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work."
"About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work."
The Story of Writing(1st Edition) by DonaldJackson Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 1981 by Taplinger Pub Co ISBN-13: 978-0-8008-0172-4, ISBN: 0-8008-0172-5
"Offers a unique history of writing, tracing the human struggle for literacy from the first scratches in caves to the modern day and discussing the evolution of writing materials"
""A full-color reproduction of the handwritten and illuminated work, The Saint John's Bible, in seven volumes"--Provided by publisher."
Seeing the Word The Crucifixtion by DonaldJackson 4 Pages, Published 2011 by St. John's Bible ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-9162-5, ISBN: 0-8146-9162-5
"Designed for small groups led by a designated facilitator, Seeing the Wordoffers reflection guides that focus on the illuminated Word."
The Saint John's Bible 2012 Engagement Calendar by DonaldJackson Calendar, Published 2011 by Andrews Mcmeel Publishing Engagement Calendar ISBN-13: 978-1-4494-0479-6, ISBN: 1-4494-0479-0
"In 2012, those involved in the commissioning and creation of The Saint John's Bible will celebrate the completion of this magnificent project. The completely handwritten and hand-illuminated Bible was commissioned in 1998, and by the end of 2011, the last of its seven exquisite books will be complete. The nearly thirteen-year process was a labor of love for renowned calligrapher and illuminator Donald Jackson, who served as artistic dir ..."
Seeing the Word Wisdom Woman Vol. I by DonaldJackson 4 Pages, Published 2011 by St. John's Bible ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-9165-6, ISBN: 0-8146-9165-X
"Designed for small groups led by a designated facilitator, Seeing the Wordoffers reflection guides that focus on the illuminated Word."