From ancient times, as soon as Christianity began to spread, the first attempts to present in artistic images the most important moments from sacred history appeared. Many talented artists have devoted all their strength and abilities to the Great Book. The illustrations for this edition of the Bible were paintings by Renaissance artists. The text is printed from an edition published with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Rus'.With gratitude to the Lord for the opportunity to publish this book, we hand it over to those who seek God and firmly believe that it will show many more the path of truth and light .