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2. Nativity of Jesus in art - Wikipedia

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   The Nativity of Jesus has been a major subject of Christian art since the 4th century. The artistic depictions of the Nativity or birth of Jesus, celebrated at Christmas, are based on the narratives in the Bible, in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and further elaborated by written, oral and artistic tradition.

3. Nativity scene - Wikipedia

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   Neapolitan presepio at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh Detail of an elaborate Neapolitan presepio in Rome. In the Christian tradition, a nativity scene (also known as a manger scene, crib, crèche (/ k r ɛ ʃ / or / k r eɪ ʃ /), or in Italian presepio or presepe, or Bethlehem) is the special exhibition, particularly during the Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth ...

4. Resurrection of Jesus in Christian art - Wikipedia

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   Resurrection of Jesus in Christian art. The resurrection of Jesus has long been central to Christian faith and Christian art, whether as a single scene or as part of a cycle of the Life of Christ. In the teachings of the traditional Christian churches, the sacraments derive their saving power from the passion and resurrection of Christ, upon ...

5. Christmastide - Wikipedia

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   A nativity scene and a Christmas tree, two popular decorations displayed by Christians during Christmastide. Christmastide, also known as Christide, is a season of the liturgical year in most Christian churches.

6. Religious images in Christian theology - Wikipedia

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   Religious images in Christian theology have a role within the liturgical and devotional life of adherents of certain Christian denominations. The use of religious images has often been a contentious issue in Christian history. Concern over idolatry is the driving force behind the various traditions of aniconism in Christianity .

7. Transfiguration of Jesus in Christian art - Wikipedia

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   The Transfiguration of Jesus has been an important subject in Christian art, above all in the Eastern church, some of whose most striking icons show the scene. The Feast of the Transfiguration has been celebrated in the Eastern church since at least the 6th century and it is one of the Twelve Great Feasts of Eastern Orthodoxy, and so is widely ...

8. 25 Religious Christmas Songs To Add to Your Holiday Playlist

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   15. "The First Noel" by Brett Eldredge. "The First Noel" describes the experience of, and anticipation felt by, the shepherds and the wise men on the night that Jesus was born. 16. "God Rest Ye ...

9. Christian art - Wikipedia

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   Christian culture. Christian art is sacred art which uses subjects, themes, and imagery from Christianity. Most Christian groups use or have used art to some extent, including early Christian art and architecture and Christian media . Images of Jesus and narrative scenes from the Life of Christ are the most common subjects, and scenes from the ...