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šŸ“˜ 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 ļ¼ˆ Numbers 30 : 1 - 32

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  • Oct 31
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The Old Testament's Pentateuch of Moses,

for everyone, plain and simple.

Bemidbar/ Numbers: The Torah With Graphic Storytelling, Volume 9 Parashat Mattot ļ¼ˆ Numbers 30 : 1 - 32 : 42 ļ¼‰


ā€œA vow is made before the battle begins.ā€Ā  Ā 

This graphic novel brings Parashat Mattotā€”Numbers chapters 30 to 32ā€”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 end of their wilderness journey, they face choices that test their loyalty, courage, and collective identity.


Moses, following divine command, orders a retaliatory strike against Midianā€”a people who once seduced Israel into idolatry and brought down divine wrath. The battle is swift and decisive. Balaam falls by the sword. The five Midianite kings are slain. These scenes are rendered with quiet intensity, capturing the weight of divine justice and human consequence.


Meanwhile, the tribes of Reuben and Gad request to settle east of the Jordan River, drawn by its fertile lands. Their desire is not to enter the Promised Land, but to secure what is immediately beneficial. Moses does not reject them outright. Instead, he engages in a dialogue of responsibility, demanding that they first fight alongside their brothers. The result is a conditional agreementā€”a vow that binds them to both land and loyalty. This moment echoes modern dilemmas of leadership, negotiation, and shared purpose.


This is not just a retelling.

Itā€™s an immersive experience.

- The silence between words

- The tension in drawn swords

- The subtle expressions of doubt, resolve, and grief

- The texture of robes, the dust of battle, the glow of fire

Every panel invites readers to feel the storyā€”not just read it.


For people of faith, this book offers a visual meditation on divine covenant and human response.

For educators, it transforms a complex biblical portion into a compelling teaching tool.

For lovers of story and art, itā€™s a journey into ancient choices that still resonate today.


Donā€™t just read Scriptureā€”feel it.Ā  Ā 

This graphic novel invites you to step into the wilderness, stand beside Moses, and witness the vows that shaped a people.



Naohiro Ishikawaā€™s ā€œPentateuch of Mosesā€ picture scroll illustrates every verse, making it the only known Bible edition of its kind. These visuals immerse readers in the text, helping them grasp the stories.


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Editor: Naohiro Ishikawa

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