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SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER: Kickstarter Ending soon and more — The Word for Word Bible Comic
This month: Support the Kickstarter before it ends! The Book of Acts launches today, see a new review! Share the Kickstarter FB post to give all backers a bonus Add your reviews to the Book of Acts listing See an Interview with Simon and Paul + more The Kickstarter is going str
PRERELEASE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES AVAILABLE NOW! — The Word for Word Bible Comic
The release date in the shops and Amazon for the Acts of the Apostles: Word for Word Bible comics is Sept 3rd, but you can get it NOW! We’re making the Book of Acts available early for those of you who order from us directly!
JULY NEWSLETTER — The Word for Word Bible Comic
JULY NEWSLETTER Next month we are going to launch a new Kickstarter for something exciting, but it’s not a comic :O Mystery Kickstarter Next Month! This Kickstarter is really exciting, it’s something I’ve been working on with a friend for several years on and off, but now we have all the compo
JUNE NEWSLETTER: 10 Year Anniversary — The Word for Word Bible Comic
10 Year Anniversary Can you believe it!?! The Word for Word Bible Comic is officially 10 years old today. On this day in history, we registered the company. At that point, the first Kickstarter had recently been completed and I'd already been working on the project part-time for about 6 years in s
APRIL NEWSLETTER: Time is Running Out… Kickstarter, Free Luke’s Gospel — The Word for Word Bible Comic
KICKSTARTER ENDS SOON Have we mentioned our latest Kickstarter… The Acts of the Apostles is one of our most ambitious projects to date, and time is running out to back our campaign and receive your special limited edition. Our final stretch goals are in sight, but time is running out, so click the
HAPPY EASTER! FREE GOSPEL OF LUKE — The Word for Word Bible Comic
To celebrate Easter and the fact we are currently doing a Kickstarter for The Gospel of Luke vol 2 (a.k.a. Acts of the Apostles), we are giving away Kindle versions of The Gospel of Luke: Word for Word Bible Comic! Call it an Easter present ;) That’s 267 pages of graphic novels in digital format f
HAVE YOUR SAY!: THE COVER OF ACTS — The Word for Word Bible Comic
On the cover of Acts of the Apostles, as I originally drew it the disciples have their eyes filled with the colour that represents the Holy Spirit in these comics, but recently and over the years I've had people say that the glowing eyes look creepy or that they are possessed. I haven't worried ab
Ancient love poems like Song of Songs — The Word for Word Bible Comic
One of the fascinating things that helps to date the Song of Songs is the strong parallel with other Middle Eastern love poems of the period. There are examples of Akkadian ("Nebo and Teshmetu") and Sumerian poems ("Bridal Sheets", "Ishtar and Tammuz") all with several
Is the Song of Songs like a Zajal/Ghazal — The Word for Word Bible Comic
In Arabic culture today there is a tradition called a Zajal. A Zajal is a semi-improvised and semi-sung verbal contest or debate between two or more zajjalin (improvisational poets). Such contests are often performed at weddings, accompanied by drums, tambourines, flutes, and other instruments as we
Did Solomon Write Song of Songs? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
Scholars and historians love to question and challenge every detail of the Bible and some even question the authorship of this book. So what evidence supports the idea of Solomon as the author of this book? For many the matter is put to bed in verse one: "Solomon’s Song of Songs."
Is Song of Songs an allegory? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
The facts that Song of Songs is part of the canon of Scripture and that its name means "the greatest of all songs" implies to many that there is more to the book than a poem between lovers and that it has a greater or prophetic significance, with symbols pointing to a more profound spiritu
What is the Three-person interpretation is the Song of Songs? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
The interpretation depicted in the comic is one of three main ways to interpret the Song of Songs and its meaning. The three interpretations are sometimes called the three-person narrative, the two-person narrative (illustrated) and the no-narrative views.
FEBRUARY EXCLUSIVE: Get Song of Songs for Valentine’s Day! — The Word for Word Bible Comic
This month there are just two things: Valentine’s Day and getting ready for the Kickstarter! Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and what better gift than an exclusive copy of the Song of Songs (one month ahead of when it is released in the shops). Treat your loved one
WHAT DO THE IDIOMS IN SONG OF SONGS MEAN? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
While some of the idioms and comparisons in the Song of Songs are clear like the scent of incense and flowers, others can seem perplexing. Below is a list of some of the key idioms used in the books and notes on what commentators believe they refer to. An important note is that the references are no
Who was the Bride in Song of Songs? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
In the Song of Songs, you might be surprised to realise that the main character/the key protagonist, is the bride and not Solomon or anyone else. She has most of the dialogue and the background, hopes, fears and even dreams within the story are hers. In literature, the "hero's journey" is
YOUR JANUARY NEWSLETTER — The Word for Word Bible Comic
Happy New Year! In 2024 we are building towards the release of the Acts of the Apostles Bible Comic in September (God willing), with our Kickstarter getting underway in March to get it printed! This month you can have your say, discover more about the book of Acts and find out about our January sale
HAVE YOUR SAY: ACTS 8:37: The eunuch answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” — The Word for Word Bible Comic
HAVE YOUR SAY: ACTS 8:37: The earliest manuscripts don't include what is labelled verse 37. Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The eunuch answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” In the comic, I was thinking I could use it even though it's thought to be a
Was Jesus born on December 25? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
A popular theory about why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th is that in the early years, the Pope intentionally placed the Christian holy day over an established Pagan celebration to replace it. However, there are problems with this theory, most significantly that the proposal of the birth of
Who was King Herod in the time of Jesus? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
King Herod is a key part of the Nativity Story. Herod took the throne in 43 BC with the blessing of Rome after his predecessor died. “This appointment caused a lot of resentment among the Jews. After all, Herod was not a Jew. He was the son of a man from Idumea; and although Antipater (his father)
WIN A SELECTION OF CHRISTMAS BIBLE COMICS AND PICTURE BOOKS — The Word for Word Bible Comic
To celebrate the release of The Christmas Nativity: Word for Word Bible Comic we are giving away a bundle of books in time for Christmas. We hope you’ll enter and share the link with your friends and local church leaders too. This is a prize with a retail value of over $200! To enter: To e
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER — The Word for Word Bible Comic
As Christmas approaches there has never been a more ideal time to purchase our latest book, The Nativity Story , it makes a wonderful gift and if you’ve already got your copy please leave a review on Amazon so others can enjoy it too! Extra Scholarly Help Received
What prophecies did Jesus' birth fulfil? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
There are many Old Testament prophecies about Jesus Christ. Some scholars estimate the number of Messianic prophecies is in the hundreds. Several of these foretell his birth and the circumstances of his early life, which we see fulfilled in the Gospel story.
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER — The Word for Word Bible Comic
Free gift, Black Friday deals and the Christmas book is out now! Christmas Nativity Launched! Today our new Christmas Nativity Books is out on general release. They make brilliant Christmas gifts and giveaways in churches. The price goes like this: Single copy: £8.99 5 copies: £29.99 (£6
Which year was Jesus born in? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
The Bible does not provide the exact day or even the exact year in which Jesus was born in Bethlehem. But a close examination of the chronological details of history narrows the possibilities to a reasonable window of time. The biblical details of Jesus’ birth are found in the Gospels. Matthew 2:1
What is the difference between the genealogy of Matthew and the genealogy of Luke? — The Word for Word Bible Comic
The gospel writers of Luke and Matthew give us a genealogy for Jesus, but they are different. (Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38). For example, Matthew gives Joseph’s father as Jacob, while Luke records Joseph’s father as Heli. We explore how both can be true.
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER — The Word for Word Bible Comic
News about how to preorder your Christmas books, a Kickstarter update and more this month. Frankfurt Bookfair 2023 While I won’t be there myself, our agents will be in Frankfurt licencing the rights to produce our comic in other languages to foreign publishers. I’ve sent over samplers and leafle
AUGUST NEWSLETTER — The Word for Word Bible Comic
We’ve got news on the new edition of Judges, events, Kickstarter updates and more this month. New Book of Judges In September, we will be officially releasing the new version of The Book of Judges. This new edition features the NIV translation but also even more pages, going from 128pp to 176pp,
July Newsletter: Discounts, new Book of Judges and more — The Word for Word Bible Comic
We’ve got news on the new edition of Judges, discounts, blogs and more this month New Judges with more pages! In September, we will be officially releasing the new version of The Book of Judges. This new edition features the NIV translation but also even more pages! Now, I know what you’re think
June Newsletter — The Word for Word Bible Comic
Hi everyone, it’s been a busy month, with the Big Church Festival, creating the print files for the new version of Judges, finishing off Song of Songs and working hard on the page of Acts for release in 2024. Here’s this month’s news! Patreon access to Acts As you may know, we have a Patreon p
May Newsletter — The Word for Word Bible Comic
This newsletter is coming to you a little later in the month this time and I’ve have my head down working on to new book and getting the others ready for print. Soon we’ll be printing a brand new version of Judges as well as all the Song of Songs books. Song of Songs backer update The Song of S