Reviewers and readers note that the book’s power comes from its unflinching, "scholarly" look at difficult texts through a subversive lens.
“It portrays graphic violence... Elisha turned around, glared at them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. Then two she-bears came out of the woods and tore forty-two of the boys to pieces.” LiveJournal · 8 years ago
: The artist behind Watchmen provides a "modernistic top-spin" to the destruction of the two cities. Creator Perspectives Outrageous Tales From the Old Testament.cbr
: This story features God detailing various transgressions to Moses. The artwork by Hunt Emerson depicts tribesmen enthusiastically carrying out harsh punishments as each sin is revealed.
: A collaboration between Gaiman and his long-time partner Dave McKean, this story adapts a lesser-known episode from the Book of Kings with a surreal visual flair. Reviewers and readers note that the book’s power
: Adapted from 2 Kings 2:23-25, this infamous strip depicts a group of boys mocking the prophet Elisha for his baldness. In a literal and gory interpretation, Elisha curses them, and two bears emerge from the woods to tear 42 children to pieces.
“Powerful and memorable, these interpretations won't win any praise from Christian Fundamentalists, but they are fierce, subtle and scholarly examinations of the Old Testament realised by passionate creators with something to say and an unholy desire to...” Win Wiacek · 6 years ago Outrageous Tales from the Old Testament | Slings & Arrows Then two she-bears came out of the woods
: This adaptation uses a "disturbingly creepy" style to retell the story of Job’s trials and suffering at the hands of God and Satan.
