Jean-Pierre Isbouts is a humanities scholar and professor whose work delves into the origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. His writing is marked by a deep interest in the historical roots of these religions and their interconnections. Isbouts explores the key figures and events that shaped these faiths, seeking to illuminate their complex development. His approach blends academic rigor with engaging narrative, offering readers fresh perspectives on religious history.
Delve into the intricate tapestry of human history presented in this monumental volume, which features a wealth of illustrations, including maps, archival images, and insightful photographs. The book offers a captivating exploration of historical events and themes, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the past through visually engaging content.
Art historians Jean-Pierre Isbouts and Christopher Heath Brown discuss the historical, social, and political conditions that shaped Dalí's work, identify the impact of Modern as well as Old Master art, and present a view of the master's personal relationships and motivations. They examine how Dalí still impacts fashion, literature, and art, from Andy Warhol to Lady Gaga, and seeks to answer why, in an age of shock and awe, Dalí's art still manages to distress, perplex, and entertain
The story of the exploration and birth of America is told afresh through the unique prism of hand-colored maps and engravings of the period. Before photography and television, it was printed and hand-colored maps that brought home the thrill of undiscovered lands and the possibilities of exploration, while guiding armies on all sides through the Indian Wars and the clashes of the American Revolution. Only by looking through the prism of these maps, can we truly understand how and why America developed the way it did. Mapping America illuminates with scene-setting text and more than 150 color images—from the exotic and fanciful maps of Renaissance explorers to the magnificent maps of the Golden Age and the thrilling battle-maps and charts of the American Revolutionary War, in addition to paintings from the masters of eighteenth century art, scores of photographs, and detailed diagrams. In total, this informative and lushly illustrated volume developed by rare maps collector Neal Asbury, host of “Neal Asbury’s Made in America,” and National Geographic historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts offers a new and immersive look at the ambition, the struggle, and the glory that attended and defined the exploration and making of America.
Exploring the intricate relationship between cartography and pilgrimage, this book chronicles the mapping of the Holy Land from the Roman Empire to contemporary conflicts. It highlights the spiritual journeys of Jews, Christians, and Muslims, showcasing how their aspirations shaped the creation of rare maps and prints. The narrative is enriched with stunning illustrations and offers a historical perspective on the significance of these sacred sites, revealing how faith has driven exploration despite numerous challenges throughout the ages.
Bestselling biblical historian, Jean-Pierre Isbouts, weaves the origin stories
of Christianity and the Lord's Prayer into a reinvigorating and urgent
rallying cry for unity in the modern church
