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Nativity Paintings from around the World. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11) Jesus Christ was born for all people of all times. To illustrate this truth, Christians around the world often depict him as ...
First Nations of Canada: Jackson Beardy (Oji-Cree, 1944-1984), The Nativity, 1975. Acrylic on canvas, 121.1 x 172.1 cm. Guatemala: Father John Battista Giuliani (Italian American, 1932-), Nazareth. Oil on canvas, 24 x 24 in. Nicaragua: Nativity mural at Batahola Norte Community Center, Managua, Nicaragua. India:
Here is a paraphrase of this section of the poem: Stanza 1: In preparation for Christ’s humble arrival, Nature removes all her adornments—just as Christ disrobes himself of glory, she too disrobes herself of all her glorious leaves and blooms. No more cavorting with her lover, Mr. Sun. Good-bye, Mr. Sun.
John O’Donohue reads his poem “The Nativity”. Renowned Irish poet John O’Donohue (1956–2008) wrote a poem on each of the Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary, a set of meditations on key events in the life of Jesus. These are published, along with other poems, in his 2001 volume Conamara Blues.
John O’Donohue reads his poem “The Nativity”. Renowned Irish poet John O’Donohue (1956–2008) wrote a poem on each of the Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary, a set of meditations on key events in the life of Jesus. These are published, along with other poems, in his 2001 volume Conamara Blues.
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Posted onDecember 23, 2012by Victoria Emily Jones. This is part 4 of a series on John Milton’s poem “On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity.”. Read part 1 here. Read the complete poem here. William Blake, The Annunciation to the Shepherds (Thomas set), 1809. Watercolor on paper, 19.3 x 25.5 cm. Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, England.
Thanks for this very interesting article & responses. Another good resource for Chinese Christian art is the Asian Christian Art Association, which of course offers the work of artists from al over the continent and the Pacific islands. They helped in the creation of 3 wonderful books on Asian art (& Africa in the 3rd one Christ for All People.
That’s not to say, though, that Satan no longer exercises influence in this world. He may be bound, God’s prisoner-of-war, but there are still many who pay him their loyalty. His final defeat is still pending. “On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity” is an ode—a praise song. It’s an ode to the birth of Christ and, by extension, his ...
Tapestry designed by Dom Robert (born Guy de Chaunac-Lanzac) (1907-997) and woven in the French village of Aubusson, 1954. Notre Dame de France, London. In the tapestry behind the high altar of Notre Dame de France, birds, fish, butterflies, and mammals gather round a human figure—a bride—the center of the paradisal scene.