The Psalms of David

Name: The Psalms of David
SKU: 0688013120
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Hardback|Oct 1982

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The Psalms of DavidJames S. Freemantle?Foreword by Stephen Freemantle?Back in print, "The Psalms of David" is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work, also known as the Book of Psalms.?The lifework of a little known genius,...

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The Psalms of DavidJames S. Freemantle?Foreword by Stephen Freemantle?Back in print, "The Psalms of David" is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work, also known as the Book of Psalms.?The lifework of a little known genius, this facsimile edition of a magnificent hand-painted illumination of the Psalms of David is a stunning tribute to love and spiritual devotion.?Born in India, James Freemantle traveled through the Middle East during his years in the British Army. Shortly after his second marriage, he began this hand-lettered, illustrated volume for his beloved bride, Clara. For the next thirty years, he periodically worked to transfer the psalms into a book that would physically match the lyrical beauty of the poetry.?Throughout the book one finds the brilliantly colored blooms of India: the jacaranda, the flame-of-the-forest, huge yellow laburnums, brilliant poinsettias, and highly scented mimosa. The pages are alive with kingfishers and l

PRODUCT DETAIL

Catalogue Code 188084
Product Code 0688013120
ISBN 0688013120
EAN 9780688013127
UPC 025986013127
Pages 352
Department General Books
Category Gift Book
Sub-Category General
Publisher William Morrow
Publication Date Oct 1982
Dimensions 216 x 145 x 25mm
Weight 0.658kg

James S Freemantle

James S. Freemantle died in 1934, the year he finished "The Psalms of David." It was many years later that his son, Stephen, decided to have it published.