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Hebrew Illuminations.

Hebrew Illuminations

Adam Rhine

Sounds True

PO Box 8010, Boulder, CO 80306-9886

1591793459 $29.95 www.soundstrue.com

Adam Rhine is a professional artist and member of the American Guild of Judaic Art The American Guild of Judaic Art is a national non-profit membership organization based in Owings Mills, Maryland that is dedicated to the promotion of Jewish art and culture in society. . He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation in Lincolnwood Illinois. Enthusiastically recommended for personal, synagogue, academic, and community library collections, Hebrew Illuminations showcases the Judaic symbolism and themes of Rhine's art as it had originally appeared in calendars, greeting cards See e-card. , magazine covers--and even on chocolate candy! Comprised of forty-four truly stunning and memorable images, Hebrew Illuminations is especially recommended to the attention of students of kabbalistic kab·ba·lis·tic or ca·ba·lis·tic or qa·ba·lis·tic  
adj.
Of or relating to the Kabbalah.



kab
 meditation practices through offering a visual contemplation of hidden meanings in Hebrew letters and symbols ranging from the "Aleine" (a declaration of faith that inspires an offer of praise for all creation), to the "Chai" (a tribute to the divine for the miraculous gift of life). Here are to be found emotionally and spiritually moving images in honor and celebration of jewish holidays, Torah passages, Sabbath practices, and so much more. In the tradition of medieval illuminated manuscripts This is a list of illuminated manuscripts; that is, illustrated or decorated manuscripts. see also List of manuscripts 2nd Century
  • Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale, cod. suppl. gr.
, Adam Rhine's Hebrew Illuminations is both a showcase collection of superb art and a volume of meditative med·i·ta·tive  
adj.
Characterized by or prone to meditation. See Synonyms at pensive.



medi·ta
 inspiration for spiritual insight and reflection.
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