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Jun 29, 2024 · In his 1669 painting, the figures are pared down to Jesus and Simeon, Mary in the shadows. Who to put in representations of the Presentation is a challenge, for two reasons. First, from a Jewish perspective, Simeon and Anna are pretty marginal figures. Simeon is not the Temple representative who presents Jesus or purifies Mary.
3 days ago · Scholars generally agree that a historical figure named Elijah existed in ancient Israel, yet some scholars argue that the biblical portrayal of him reflects legendary and theological embellishment rather than purely historical documentation of his actions and influence.
5 days ago · In Vatican City, on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, an extraordinary liturgy takes place at St. Peter’s Basilica: the display of a revered relic known as “Veronica’s Veil.” This relic is deeply tied to the Stations of the Cross, depicting a moment where a woman named Veronica wipes Jesus’ face with a cloth as he carries the cross to Calvary.
5 days ago · Read about what drew Elizabeth Shannon to pursue a Master's and a Ph.D. at St. Andrews--neither of which were in her original post-graduate plans.
3 days ago · Index of Biblical Quotations in Early Christian Literature. BiblIndex is an index of biblical references found in early Christian literature, both Western and Eastern texts, so far covering the first three centuries, along with part of the following centuries.
23 hours ago · Elizabeth (given name) Elizabeth is a feminine given name, a variation of the Hebrew name Elisheva ( אֱלִישֶׁבַע ), meaning "My God is an oath" or "My God is abundance", [citation needed] as rendered in the Septuagint. [citation needed]
4 days ago · Elizabeth dedicated her life to her people (and asked for prayer) eight years later, on her 21 st birthday, and at her coronation in 1953, when she promised to govern her country, the young Queen prayed, “ God help me to make good my vow, and God bless all of you who are willing to share in it.”.
