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WARNING: This post contains links to MOCs illustrating subject matter that may
be considered inappropriate for children.
The Brick Testament website has
been updated today with
six new illustrated stories that bring to a close the epic Biblical saga of
King David:
20,000 Israelites Killed,
David Demotes Joab,
David Imprisons His Concubines,
Revolt, Murder, Decapitation,
Young Woman for an Old Man, and
Bathsheba’s Scheme. Here’s a couple of preview images:
Enjoy,
-The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith
The Brick Testament - The world’s
largest, most comprehensive illustrated Bible
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Brendan Powell Smith wrote:
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WARNING: This post contains links to MOCs illustrating subject matter that
may be considered inappropriate for children.
The Brick Testament website has
been updated today with
six new illustrated stories that bring to a close the epic Biblical saga of
King David:
20,000 Israelites Killed,
David Demotes Joab,
David Imprisons His Concubines,
Revolt, Murder, Decapitation,
Young Woman for an Old Man, and
Bathsheba’s Scheme.
Enjoy,
-The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith
The Brick Testament - The
world’s largest, most comprehensive illustrated Bible
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Nice, as usual.
To be honest, I have never really liked the architecture of The Brick Testament,
it always seemed unauthentic. No more, however, since the architecture in these
new stories look really good.
I also like how the people of Abel Beth-Maacah is cutting Sheba’s head of with a
bronze double-axe, similar to those from the Minos culture of the same times.
These stories took place during the Bronze Age, right?
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Anders Franzén wrote:
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Nice, as usual.
To be honest, I have never really liked the architecture of The Brick
Testament, it always seemed unauthentic.
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Hi, Anders. The honesty is appreciated. Especially with the oldest Bible
stories, I’ve felt OK taking a fair amount of artistic license in representing
the architecture of these ancient cultures because (as far as I know) no one
today really knows what they looked like. But starting at certain point in
history, we do have a decent knowledge of the types of buildings that ancient
cultures were and were not constructing.
I’d like for the architecture in The Brick Testament to be at least informed by,
if not reflective of what we can know from modern archeology, and when that info
is not available, to at least stay within the bounds of general probability.
But at the same time, I am also motivated to keep The Brick Testament visually
interesting, and that may sometimes cause me to strain the bounds of
believability. When that happens, I suppose I rationalize by reminding myself
that I am illustrating a book that itself infuses history with a liberal amount
of fantasy.
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No more, however, since the
architecture in these new stories look really good.
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Well, that’s really nice to hear. I have finally started to incorporate the
knowledge that ancient cities and strongholds were built upon hills or man-made
hills. I thought my depiction of the stronghold at Mahanaim looked a little
Disney to be truthful, but I was very happy how the Abel Beth-Maacah city turned
out.
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I also like how the people of Abel Beth-Maacah is cutting Sheba’s head of
with a bronze double-axe, similar to those from the Minos culture of the same
times. These stories took place during the Bronze Age, right?
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The David stories are set in about 1,000 BCE, whereas (Wikipedia informs me) the
Minoan culture on Crete flourished from approximately 2700 to 1450 BCE. It is
noted in the Bible that the Philistines had iron chariots (which is given as the
reason God himself could not defeat them!), so the King David stories would be
set in the early Iron Age.
I actually thought people might see the “Viking” double-headed axe as
anachronistic. I realized I needed an axe for the decapitation scene and looked
through my LEGO axe bin and pulled out one I hadn’t gotten a chance to use yet
and looked pretty cool. It crossed my mind that it might not be the style of
axe that Israelites circa 1,000 BC would be most probably using, but it also
didn’t seem like a ridiculous improbability.
-Brendan
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote of a:
Holy swaddling clothes, Batman! What a terrific (though morbidly obese) baby.
There’d be no missing that thing amongst the reeds at the river’s edge.
Hey, Rev: I’m doing a Bible study before church on Sunday using the world’s
largest, most comprehensive illustrated Bible. Wish me luck!
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote:
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YES! Is this the Bible or Fangoria?
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I admit, it is sometimes hard to tell the difference.
Thanks, I remembered that back when I did the Massacre of Jericho story I used
only the bull horn piece as shofars, and Bruce Hietbrink pointed me toward a
better solution which
added the 1x1 cone. So I have to give design credit to Brickshelf user
DarthMiller1.
Of the many throne design ideas I’ve tried out, I think that’s my favorite
detail. “Jammed” may not be the right word, though, as I recall they lock into
place in what feels like a fairly natural fit.
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Hey Brendan, since you have a lot of babies in your illustrations, I was
wondering if you had seen this
nifty baby
solution.
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Hey, now that’s sweet! Another great MOC from Rocko, but I see even he extends
design credit for the wrapped-up baby backward to FBTB member 11Numb.
Always borrow from the best, I say.
-Brendan
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Edward Welsh wrote:
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Hey, Rev: I’m doing a Bible study before church on Sunday using the world’s
largest, most comprehensive illustrated Bible. Wish me luck!
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Wow, did I put that in bold? It looks like I’m shouting.
Also... good luck!
-Brendan
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Brendan Powell Smith wrote:
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote:
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Hey Brendan, since you have a lot of babies in your illustrations, I was
wondering if you had seen this
nifty baby
solution.
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Hey, now that’s sweet! Another great MOC from Rocko, but I see even he
extends design credit for the wrapped-up baby backward to FBTB member 11Numb.
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Hey,
That design was also previously used in two entries to the Colossal Castle
Contest 5 - one by SlyOwl and another by Micah Berger.
Bruce
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Brendan Powell Smith wrote:
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Wow, did I put that in bold? It looks like I’m shouting.
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NO, THIS LOOKS LIKE SHOUTING. AND THIS LOOKS LIKE SHOUTING REALLY LOUD.
This just looks like you’re sloganeering.
Thanks much. I have the three print volumes and a wireless connection for my
iBook. If I have time, I’ll see if I can replicate some of the more beloved
and/or controversial minifigs.
Hmm--I think I do have one white turban...
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Bruce Hietbrink wrote:
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That design was also previously used in two entries to the Colossal Castle
Contest 5 - one by SlyOwl and another by
Micah Berger.
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Hey, Bruce. Thanks for bringing both of those really nice MOCs to our
attention. Love the pouring-liquid effects in SlyOwl’s collage (as well as in
Rocko’s vignette), and Micah’s scene is very notable for its use of sand green
pasture and it’s autumn trees.
-Brendan
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Lego Bible Study went well. Though folks were very eager to learn more about
our construction clubs, I managed to keep us focused on the textual
deconstruction at hand. Unfortunately, a young person showed up, so I couldn’t
spend as much time on the bawdy stuff as I would have wanted. Oh, well. If we
had everything, where would we put it? And how long would it take to sort it
all?
I threw together a Moses amongst the bullrushes play set:
and a Jesus of Nazareth minifig:
He rode along in my nametag all Easter morning.
Happy Easter, all!
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