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Description   JT Waldman Publisher: JPS "Through exultant, grandiose images, Waldman has produced a true anomaly in comic book circles; a religious, scholarly graphic novel." - The Forward "Through text and art, Waldman feeds readers only the raw words, emotions, and actions of each of the characters, illustrated by Expressionist-inspired drawing." - The Jerusalem Report "A bravura display of detail and technique..." - Will Eisner Megillat Esther is commonly referred to as the Book of Esther: but there is nothing common about JT Waldman's interpretation of this Biblical story. In what may be the world's first religious, scholarly comic book, Waldman tells the epic tale of exile and redemption in graphic form. When Esther, a Jewish woman, is made Queen of Persia she must keep her identity hidden, all the while maneuvering to save her people from annihilation. This is a story familiar to many Jews who have heard it recounted every year on the holiday of Purim. But readers of all backgrounds will be entranced by what artist Waldman depicts in his interpretation of the text. At once traditional and groundbreaking Megillat Esther will challenge secular assumptions about the Bible. Each page of Megillat Esther is a visual tour de force and features the Hebrew text with original English translation, as well as opulent drawings depicting the story of the Persian Queen. Traditional interpretations of the story are woven throughout the panels. Megillat Esther presents the reader with a topsy-turvey world in which fortunes reverse and nothing is what it seems. This vibrant, edgy retelling of a classic Biblical tale is sure to amaze and intrigue scholars and laypeople of all religions and comic book lovers alike. About the author JT Waldman was born and raised outside of Philadelphia, PA. A proud third-generation inhabitant of the area, he styles himself as an ambassador of the city of brotherly love. As a graduate of the University of Michigan he earned a Bachelor of Arts that prepared him for nothing, but made him suitable for anything. Currently, he is an Artist/Educator working as an independent tutor in his hometown. This book was conceived in Upstate New York, researched and translated in Jerusalem, illustrated in Barcelona, and brought all together in Philadelphia, PA.   Related Products... For the Person with Everything - Mini Sefer Torah The Torah: An Introduction for Christians and Jews The Five Books Of Moses: An Easy To Read Torah God's Echo: Exploring Scripture With Midrash Our Price: $45,000.00 Add Our Price: $17.10 Add Our Price: $15.95 Add Our Price: $16.00 Add The Five Scrolls Artscroll Hand-Tooled Leather Collection - Siddur Ma'ayana shel Torah - 2-Volume Hardcover Slip-Case Koheles-Ecclesiastes Our Price: $9.90 Add Our Price: $62.99 Add Our Price: $38.66 Add Our Price: $15.30 Add

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