Naipes Cristianos
“Naipes Cristianos” catechetical playing cards with quotations from the four gospels, 2002.
“Naipes Cristianos” Catholic playing cards from an idea by Juan Carlos Pisano, containing illustrated quotations from the four gospels. The deck is Spanish-suited and suitable to play traditional as well as catechetical card games. The suit symbols are often re-arranged and the cards are illustrated as biblical teachings. Each card carries a quotation of the Word of God, sorted into the four suits with numerical correspondences to the quotations. The 2 jokers represent the Holy Spirit. See the Box►
Above: Naipes Cristianos Spanish-suited playing cards designed by Juan Carlos Pisano, 48 cards + 2 jokers + 5 instruction cards in box, published by Sociedad de San Pablo, Buenos Aires, 2002.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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