Book of Romans - Alabaster Bible

Romans is an incredibly beautiful and important book. To give some context--between 40AD and 50AD the Roman emperor had expelled the entire Jewish community, including Jewish people following Jesus, from Rome. Then, 5 long years later all of those Jewish people were allowed to return--and when they returned to the church in Rome it had moved away from distinctly Jewish practices for worshipping God. The Church was divided as Jews and non-Jews argued about what it meant to follow Jesus in the context of their lives and cultural values. Similar to the time period in the Book of Romans, we live in a day where the church is divided--from conversations about what it means to be evangelical, to issues regarding race, class, sex, politics, and gender. Fundamentally, these are conversations about how we should live in our common life together. Our hope is that this book can transform an already beautiful letter into both a beautiful reading experience and unifying piece of art for the church today. Why Alabaster? Thoughtful Design: Design matters. We create with the reader in mind--careful use of negative space, legible typefaces, and layouts that allow a thoughtful exploration between text and images. Compelling Imagery: Our approach reimagines the entire experience of the book. We create images that illuminate the themes and messages of the text, intentionally creating artwork that will help the reader engage scripture in a fresh way. Premium Printing: Lithographically printed on high-quality 70lb uncoated paper. 15 pt cover stock mixed with a soft-touch aqueous coating, for an experience that looks and feels beautiful. Many Uses: Great for Bible studies, church groups, or individual devotional times, to engage in scripture in a new and fresh way.