ESV The Four Holy Gospels
Artwork by Makoto Fujimura (Cloth over Board)
Crossway Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 3. September 2026
Book
Hardback
168 pages
979-8-8749-1147-8 (ISBN)
Description
Keepsake Edition of the Gospels Features Commissioned, Full-Color Paintings by Renowned Artist Makoto Fujimura
ESV The Four Holy Gospels is an exquisitely designed and produced edition of the canonical Gospels in the English Standard Version. It features commissioned original paintings representing the Gospel Evangelists, illuminated initial letters, and other embellishments and design elements, printed in full color throughout on high-quality art paper. The text of the Gospels is reproduced in a highly readable, large font; ideally suited for public reading, liturgical use, and as a family heirloom.
Makoto Fujimura, devout Christian and one of the most highly-regarded artists of the twenty-first century, was commissioned to create awe-inspiring artwork to accompany the ESV. He is the founder of the International Arts Movement and has served on the National Council for the Arts.
ESV The Four Holy Gospels stands in the historic stream of the beautifully hand-illuminated editions of the Gospels created many centuries ago. Combining the words of the Gospels and original art inspired by the text, this exquisite and unique modern edition carries on a classic tradition, brilliantly executed for the glory of God.
Makes a Wonderful Gift or Heirloom: Keepsake ESV edition of the Gospels with beautiful artwork throughout by Makoto Fujimura
Excellent Production: Features high-quality art paper, a ribbon marker, double-column layout, sewn binding, and a slipcase
Accessible Format: At 9" x 13.5", this is a more portable and affordable version of the original Four Holy Gospels edition
Quality Guarantee: Elegant cloth-over-board cover designed to last
ESV The Four Holy Gospels is an exquisitely designed and produced edition of the canonical Gospels in the English Standard Version. It features commissioned original paintings representing the Gospel Evangelists, illuminated initial letters, and other embellishments and design elements, printed in full color throughout on high-quality art paper. The text of the Gospels is reproduced in a highly readable, large font; ideally suited for public reading, liturgical use, and as a family heirloom.
Makoto Fujimura, devout Christian and one of the most highly-regarded artists of the twenty-first century, was commissioned to create awe-inspiring artwork to accompany the ESV. He is the founder of the International Arts Movement and has served on the National Council for the Arts.
ESV The Four Holy Gospels stands in the historic stream of the beautifully hand-illuminated editions of the Gospels created many centuries ago. Combining the words of the Gospels and original art inspired by the text, this exquisite and unique modern edition carries on a classic tradition, brilliantly executed for the glory of God.
Makes a Wonderful Gift or Heirloom: Keepsake ESV edition of the Gospels with beautiful artwork throughout by Makoto Fujimura
Excellent Production: Features high-quality art paper, a ribbon marker, double-column layout, sewn binding, and a slipcase
Accessible Format: At 9" x 13.5", this is a more portable and affordable version of the original Four Holy Gospels edition
Quality Guarantee: Elegant cloth-over-board cover designed to last
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
With ribbon marker(s)
Dimensions
Height: 343 mm
Width: 229 mm
Weight
1134 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-8749-1147-8 (9798874911478)
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Persons
Lane T. Dennis (PhD, Northwestern University) is the former president and CEO of Crossway. Before joining Crossway in 1974, he served as a pastor in campus ministry at the University of Michigan (Sault Ste. Marie) and as the managing director of Verlag Grosse Freude in Switzerland. He is the author and/or editor of three books, including the Gold Medallion-award-winning book Letters of Francis A. Schaeffer, and he is the former chairman of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dennis serves as the chairman of the ESV (English Standard Version) Bible Translation Oversight Committee and as the executive editor of the ESV Study Bible. Lane and his wife, Ebeth, live in Wheaton, Illinois.