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The Bible (Old Testament)

THE BIBLE (OLD TESTAMENT)

The Jewish Museum New York

THE JEWISH MUSEUM NEW YORK

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Saint Elias (Elijah, the Old Testament prophet), fed by a raven. Fresco from the monastery church Saint Mary's Assumption, Moraca, Serbia, 1252
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Saint Elias (Elijah, the Old Testament prophet), fed by a raven....

Mosaic in the early Christian chapel under the ranks of seats of the Roman amphitheatre at Durres,Albania. The mosaic on the south wall shows St.Stephen, the first Christian martyr,the Virgin Mary and archangels Michael and Gabriel. Around 750.
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Mosaic in the early Christian chapel under the ranks of seats of the Roman am...

A prophet, from the Sveti Trojica (Holy Trinity) Church in Sopocani,Kosovo
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A prophet, from the Sveti Trojica (Holy Trinity) Church in Sopocani,Kosov...

Anastasis: Christ standing on the broken gates of hell, he pulls Adam and Eve to salvation. The guardian of Hades lies bound and gagged at Christ's feet. Around 1315. King's Church, Kraljeva Crkva, (King's Church) Studenica Monastery. Detail
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Anastasis: Christ standing on the broken gates of hell, he pulls Adam a...

The Last Judgement, Voronet Church, detail: while King David plays a lyre, an angel pulls the soul in the form of a newborn infant from a dead man's mouth. Detail of 15-03-07/49
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The Last Judgement, Voronet Church, detail: while King David plays a lyre,...

Moses receives the tablets of the law (right and centre). From the outer wall of the church in Sucevita, Romania. Left: City of God and Madonna.
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Moses receives the tablets of the law (right and centre). From the outer...

Fresco of the Anastasis from the paracclesion: Christ, descended into limbo, pulls Adam and Eve from their graves. John Baptist stands next to Christ, behind Adam. Under Jesus' feet the gates of hell and the guard of Hades handcuffed and bound.
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Fresco of the Anastasis from the paracclesion: Christ, descended into l...

Abraham preparing to sacrifice his son Isaac (left), Moses carrying the tablets of the law (right). Relief from the facade of the Holy Cross church on Achthamar Island, Van Lake, Turkey. The church was for Armenian King Gagik, by his master builder Manuel.
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Abraham preparing to sacrifice his son Isaac (left), Moses carrying the tablets...

Moses carrying the tablets of law, relief from the Holy Cross church on Achthamar Island,Van Lake,Turkey. The church was built 915-921 for Armenian King Gagik by his master builder Manuel.
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Moses carrying the tablets of law, relief from the Holy Cross church on Ach...

Jonah and the whale. From the facade of the Holy Cross church on Achthamar Island,Van Lake,Turkey.The church was built 915-921 for Armenian King Gigak by his master builder Manuel.
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Jonah and the whale. From the facade of the Holy Cross church on Achthamar Isla...

Eve asleep in Paradise. Sculpture from the facade of Holy Cross church on Achthamar Island in Van Lake, Turkey. The church was built 915-921 for Armenian King Gagik by his master builder Manuel.
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Eve asleep in Paradise. Sculpture from the facade of Holy Cross church on...

"Noah's drunkenness" Panel from the choir stalls Carved wood (early 14th)
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"Noah's drunkenness" Panel from the choir sta...