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夜、息苦しくて眠れない時に開きたい、とある族長の話
夜、息苦しくて眠れない時に開きたい、とある族長の話 目を閉じると不安が押し寄せるあの感覚は、数千年前から続いているのかもしれません 創世記32章。長年の確執があった兄エサウと、ついに再会する前夜のことです。ヤコブは家族や財産を先に川を渡らせ、自らは一人、闇が濃く広がる谷に残りました。明日の安全は約束されていません。先に送り出した者たちは無事でいられるのか、兄は自分を許してくれるのか。静まり返った夜気の中、積年の罪悪感と不安が、彼の胸を締め付けていたことでしょう。 創世記32章24節。 「ヤコブは一人残された。そのとき、彼と共に夜明けまで戦う人(イシュ)があった」 原文で使われている「イシュ(אִישׁ)」は、単なる「男」を指す一般的な言葉です。しかし、それが天使なのか、幻なのか、あるいは別の何かなのか、聖書の記述はあえて特定していません。 【ラビの教え:11世紀フランスのラビ、ラシ(シュロモー・ベン・イツハク)】 この「人」とはいったい誰なのか。11世紀フランスのラビ、ラシ(シュロモー・ベン・イツハク)は、この人物を「エサウの守護天使」であったと

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
7 days ago3 min read


"Where do you place the standard of justice?" — A fully visualized Bible depicting the order of society and the principles of the heart
"Where do you place the standard of justice?" — A fully visualized Bible depicting the order of society and the principles of the heart A story of "justice" in ancient Israel that speaks to our turbulent times. An unprecedented challenge to adapt every single chapter and verse of the vast Five Books of Moses into manga form. The new revised edition of Deuteronomy, Volume 5: "Shofetim" (שופטים) , woven with generative AI, is now complete."Why is the symbol of justice blindfol

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Feb 263 min read


Experience the Torah Like Never Before: A Verse-by-Verse Graphic JourneyDevarim/ Deuteronomy: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 4 Parashat Re'eh
Experience the Torah Like Never Before: A Verse-by-Verse Graphic Journey Devarim/ Deuteronomy: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 4 Parashat Re'eh Re'eh (Deuteronomy 11:26 to 16:17) begins with the choice between blessing and curse and contains crucial teachings from Moses to the Israelites on the brink of the Promised Land. Here are the main highlights: 1. The Crossroad of Blessing and Curse (11:26-32) The people are presented with two paths: " blessing " and " cu

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Feb 34 min read


Experience the Torah Like Never Before: A Verse-by-Verse Graphic JourneyDevarim / Deuteronomy: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 3 — Parashat Eikev
Experience the Torah Like Never Before: A Verse-by-Verse Graphic Journey Devarim / Deuteronomy: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 3 — Parashat Eikev "Man does not live by bread alone..." Discover the profound wisdom of the Torah through a revolutionary visual medium. This is not just a summary of the Bible; it is a complete, verse-by-verse manga adaptation of Deuteronomy (7:12–11:25), bringing the ancient words of Moses to life with unprecedented clarity and emoti

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Jan 213 min read
Experience the Torah Like Never Before: "Devarim/Deuteronomy: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Vol. 2, Parashat Va'etchanan" (Fully Revised 4th Edition)
Experience the Torah Like Never Before: "Devarim/Deuteronomy: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Vol. 2, Parashat Va'etchanan" (Fully Revised 4th Edition) 🎬 About This Video This video brings to life the fully revised 4th edition of "Devarim/Deuteronomy: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 2, Parashat Va'etchanan" — a groundbreaking visual adaptation of the Torah. Immerse yourself in the final speeches of Moses as you watch the story unfold with vivid, AI-gener

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Jan 13 min read


Transparency Report: Production & Content Disclosure Project Title: Devarim/ Deuteronomy: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling (New Revised Edition)
Transparency Report: Production & Content Disclosure Project Title: Devarim/ Deuteronomy: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling (New Revised Edition) Volumes Included: Contents of all 11 volumes, starting with Volume 1: Parashat Devarim (Deut. 1:1 - 3:22) 1. Content Overview This publication is part of a 54-volume project to visualize the entire Torah (4,993 verses). Volume 1 (Devarim) covers the Hebrew opening for "words" or "things," meticulously illustrating: The appointmen

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Transparency Report for the WorkBemidbar/ Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 10 Parashat Masei
Transparency Report for the Work Bemidbar/ Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 10 Parashat Masei 1. Overview and Publication Information This report is provided to ensure transparency with our readers regarding the creative process and the choices made in the production of the newly published graphic novel (eBook and print) and the narrated manga (YouTube video). Publication Information: English Title: Bemidbar/ Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling,

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Nov 27, 20253 min read


📘 Transparency Report : The Old Testament's Pentateuch of Moses, for everyone, plain and simple.Bemidbar/ Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 9 Parashat Mattot ( Numbers 30 : 1 - 32
The Old Testament's Pentateuch of Moses, for everyone, plain and simple. Bemidbar/ Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 9 Parashat Mattot ( Numbers 30 : 1 - 32 : 42 ) “A vow is made before the battle begins.” This graphic novel brings Parashat Mattot—Numbers chapters 30 to 32—to life through vivid storytelling and powerful visual scenes. At the heart of this portion lie three tensions: vows, vengeance, and territorial negotiation. As the Israelites near the

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Oct 31, 20252 min read


📘 Transparency Report: Major Revision of Bemidbar / Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 8 – Parashat Pinchas
🗓️ Publication & Release Overview A significantly revised edition of Bemidbar / Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 8 –...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Transparency Report Title: Bemidbar / Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 7 — Parashat Balak
Transparency Report Title : Bemidbar / Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 7 — Parashat Balak Coverage : Numbers 22:2 –...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Aug 15, 20252 min read


📢 New Video Release – Parashat Chukat: “The Statute” (Numbers 19:1 – 22:1)
📢 New Video Release – Parashat Chukat: “The Statute” (Numbers 19:1 – 22:1) Our latest video is now live! 🎥Watch here →...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Aug 8, 20251 min read
📜 Transparency Report: Revised Edition of Scroll of Numbers, Volume 5(Parashat Korach) and Support Request
Dear Readers, Thank you for your continued support of the Graphic Scroll of the Five Books of Moses series. 📘【1】Revised Edition...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Transparency Update: Revised Edition Now Live – “Parashat Shelach” (Numbers 13:1–15:41)
We’re pleased to announce that a revised edition of "Bemidbar/Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 4 – Parashat Shelach" ...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Jul 6, 20251 min read
Transparency Report: Revised Release of Parashat Beha'alotekha Illustrated Summary
We are pleased to announce the revised release of our illustrated summary of Parashat Beha'alotekha (Numbers 8:1–12:16) , now available...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Jun 25, 20252 min read


📖 Transparency Report (June 11, 2025)|The Illustrated Torah Project
1. Purpose of the Project This project aims to present The Pentateuch (Torah) of Moses in a way that is plain, simple, and emotionally...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Jun 11, 20251 min read
Transparency Report (April 2025)
Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement. We are pleased to announce the completion and release of the revised edition...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Apr 23, 20251 min read


Transparency Report:New Release! Leviticus 8 Paperback and Free Video
Thank you for your donations and support. We have revised and released the following books and videos. We spent 3,000 yen to promote the...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Apr 18, 20251 min read
Transparency Report
Fund Allocation Report (2023 - March 2025) Dear Supporters, We deeply appreciate your generous donations.Below is a detailed breakdown ...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Vayikra/ Leviticus: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 8 Parashat Emor
Vayikra/ Leviticus: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 8 Parashat Emor ( Leviticus 21 : 1 - 24 : 23 ) אֱמֹר — Hebrew for...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Apr 7, 20251 min read


Latest revision! Vayikra/ Leviticus: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 5 Parashat Metzora ( Leviticus 14 : 1 - 15 : 33 )
Vayikra/ Leviticus: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 5 Parashat Metzora ( Leviticus 14 : 1 - 15 : 33 ) מְצֹרָע — Hebrew for...

石川尚寛(Naohiro Ishikawa)
Mar 27, 20253 min read
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