Statement by Magnum photographer, Jonas BENDIKSEN.
"I have always been fascinated by faith and religion and their place in society. (...) 'The Last Testament', is about people who claim to be the Second Coming of Christ." (freely translated, © Jonas BENDIKSEN)
Background information
"As a 'continuation' of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, the volume 'The Last Testament' vdeson MAGNUM photographer Jonas BENDIKSEN presents visual accounts and stories of seven men around the world who claim to be the Second Coming of Jesus.
Content
Building on biblical form and structure, the chapters devoted to each 'Jesus' include excerpts from their biblical testaments and set forth their theology and claims to humanity in their own words." (free translation of publisher's text)
About Norwegian Magnum photographer, Jonas BENDIKSEN (b.1977)
Photo books by Jonas BENDISKEN
- Format
- HC (no dust jacket, as issued), 16,5 x 25,5 x 4,5 cm., 464 pp., highly illustrated, text language: English