Climbing Jacob's Ladder: Heroes of the Bible in African-American Spirituals

by John Langstaff

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Climbing Jacob's Ladder is John Langstaff's work celebrating heroes of the bible in African-American Spirituals.

An illustrated collection of black spirituals about Old Testament heroes in which "naive, lively illustrations in brilliant hues depict the Biblical figures as African-Americans might have imagined them, in their own image and likeness, in shades ranging from cafe au lait to molasses." (Patricia Dooley, University of Washington, Seattle)

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0689504942

ISBN13:9780689504945

Release Date:September 1991

Publisher:Margaret K. McElderry Books

Length:32 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 8.6" x 10.3"

Age Range:4 to 8 years

Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3

Related Subjects

African-American Arts, Music & Photography Christian Education & Reference Multicultural Stories Music Performing Arts Religious Fiction Voice

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