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(...) I just wan't to be clear: when I wrote "I won't argue that" above, what I am NOT arguing or contesting is that illustrators like me can put a spin on things. So, Tim, to say you agree with Bruce on this issue is also to be in agreement with (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) May I ask that non-Lego discussions be moved to the non-Lego area of Lugnet? (lugnet.off-topic.debate is usually a good choice). This thread diverged from discussion about building ancient creations a few posts ago. Thanks, Clark Curator (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) I'd agree with Bruce here, and also note that every other illustrated Bible also inserts its own spin/commentary in its illustrations. I think the BT rocks, but I disagree that the illustrations don't carry any commentary about the text or the (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) I agree with that assessment, but that still doesn't mean that you haven't put your own spin on things. Example (since that idiot reporter wanted to represent all of Lugnet with this particular episode): is there any part of the Bible that (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) It's just that I find so much of the Bible to be "juicy", whether it's because the stories are surprising, utterly outrageous, or just fun. That book is just loaded with good stuff. There won't be very much, in the end, that I'll have (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) It depends if you want to consider each and every point individually (which seems like a valid approach to me) or are trying to present an overall point that perhaps you have flogged to death already. Having said that, I'm not sure what real (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) At least be honest. Your "work" is mockery. It must be very amusing to you to have Christians praise the stories in the BT. Suckers! ;-) JOHN (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Hmm? Well, still illustrating the same book... (...) In my opinion, The Brick Testament itself does not make an argument for or against Christianity, Judaism, or any religion. It merely presents evidence for consideration. And in my view, (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Thanks, Stephane, but I can take only so much credit for the work being "killer". ;) (...) temple gate MOC (appropriately enough in his depiction of Jesus bearing his own cross): (URL) I've mentioned to Bruce, I don't find it to be a perfect (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Thanks, Gary! (...) It's been very encouraging that the site's been so popular, and so many people seem to be enjoying each new update of the site. I have to admit that if I didn't have the audience, I probably would not be continuing to work (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Still grinding the same axe? Either people have gotten the point by now or are too blind to understand. Of course, if you just like illustrating stories, I suppose I won't argue with that. :-) -->Bruce<-- (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Hi Brendan, killer work, as usual... May I ask what lego part did you use for Yahweh's arm there? Pneumatic tubing? (URL) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Great job as usual Brendan! I admire that you've continued to follow this through, most rest of us would have slacked off and quit after a few stories. What's the long term goal, books wise? I know there's some sections of the Bible (Numbers, (...) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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Hi, Bruce. (...) It always warms the heart. (...) The tents you get to see in relatively sharp focus in some later pics. I don't think I have any focussed shots of miniscale Ai on hand, but I think it's still intact, so I'll try to get around to (...) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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Ah, more death and destruction. Family Stoned, Burned: There are several great creations here that hide under soft focus in the background--the microscale Ai, the trees, the city gate, and the tents made of capes. Do you have focused pictures of (...) (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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The Brick Testament website has been updated today with two new illustrated stories from the Old Testament's book of Joshua: "Family Stoned, Burned", and "12,000 Massacred at Ai". (URL) For anyone unfamiliar with The Brick Testament or the Bible, (...) (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient) !!
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(...) Huzzah! (...) I'm glad that worked out. I'd tried all sorts of combinations of map tiles--those newer ones from the Advernurers Orient Expidition made the most convincing war map, what with the palace, the dotted lines, and the X. (...) I had (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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Hey Brendan, And there was much rejoicing! I really like how you put together the map. The way the water matches up on the right side is particularly pleasing. The wall is nice--congratulations on finding a use for those pieces. On the horns, I've (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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The Brick Testament website has been updated today with one new illustrated story from the Book of Joshua, the Massacre of Jericho: (URL) For anyone unfamiliar with The Brick Testament or the Bible, please take note of the content warnings for the (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient) !!
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(...) As a step towards convincing the Brits that lord Elgin was a thief and that his loot should be returned, the friezes have now been returned virtually, by means of the Parthenon movie by an international colleague of mine, Paul Debevec. (Links (...) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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