Unique DVD-based study blends striking artwork with insightful commentary for Lent or anytime

Holy Week and Easter come alive in these challenging video commentaries by academic luminaries, coupled with masterpiece illustrations by John August Swanson.

The DVD features six individual “chapter” commentaries by the scholars plus a Swanson work of art, focused on a familiar Scripture passage. The accompanying Discussion Guide depicts the Swanson artwork from the DVD, along with thought-provoking questions, to spark fresh insights into the Bible story.

Commentators include THOMAS G. LONG , LUKE TIMOTHY JOHNSON, CAROL NEWSOM, STEVEN KRAFTCHICK, JAN LOVE, WALTER WILSON, CARL HOLLIDAY, JOEL LEMON and ANDREA WHITE from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

Los Angeles-based artist JOHN AUGUST SWANSON is recognized worldwide for finely detailed, brilliantly colored paintings and original prints.