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Abraham called by God - a portrait by Guy Rowe
Abraham Called
Abraham called by God - a portrait by Guy Rowe
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Creation of Adam, by Michelangelo. Ceiling of Sistine Chapel, Pauline Chapel
Creation of Adam
Creation of Adam, by Michelangelo. Ceiling of Sistine Chapel, Pauline Chapel
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Face of an attractive woman
Woman
Face of an attractive woman
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Pyramids at Gizeh seen through the feathery palms that fringe the Nile
Gizeh
Pyramids at Gizeh seen through the feathery palms that fringe the Nile
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Winnowing wheat from the husks in the traditional manner. The wind blows away the husks, leaving the grain of the wheat to fall in a heap.
Winnowing
Winnowing wheat from the husks in the traditional manner. The wind blows away the husks, leaving the grain of the wheat to fall in a heap.
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The judgment against Amaziah Amos.7.17
Amaziah
The judgment against Amaziah Amos.7.17
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An Arab journeying with his wife, like Jacob with Rachel or Joseph with Mary. An early photograph.
Donkey
An Arab journeying with his wife, like Jacob with Rachel or Joseph with Mary. An early photograph.
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Corinth - Temple of Apollo of old Corinth. This is the oldest specimen of Doric style pillars in the world.
Apollo
Corinth - Temple of Apollo of old Corinth. This is the oldest specimen of Doric style pillars in the world.
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Researcher reading books about Biology, The Arts, Maths, History etc
Researcher
Researcher reading books about Biology, The Arts, Maths, History etc
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Egyptian colums from the Memnonium
Columns
Egyptian colums from the Memnonium
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Assyrian cavalry charging. Relief in British Museum.
Cavalry
Assyrian cavalry charging. Relief in British Museum.
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Limestone monolith of Assur-nasir-pal II., in the palace at Nimrud.
Assur-nasir-pal ii
Limestone monolith of Assur-nasir-pal II., in the palace at Nimrud.
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The Parthenon, Shining Diadem of Athens
Parthenon
The Parthenon, Shining Diadem of Athens
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Naram-Sin king of Akkad on his victory stele. 23rd century BC. (Louvre, Paris).
Naram-sin
Naram-Sin king of Akkad on his victory stele. 23rd century BC. (Louvre, Paris).
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Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
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Between Bethlehem and Hebron are the three reservoirs known as King Solomon´s Pools, the largest of which is pictured. It is quite likely that the Preacher referred to these when he reviewed his great works (Ecclesiastes ii,6).
Hebron
Between Bethlehem and Hebron are the three reservoirs known as King Solomon´s Pools, the largest of which is pictured. It is quite likely that the Preacher referred to these when he reviewed his great works (Ecclesiastes ii,6).
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´Church in 1500´s was ruled by money, not worship. Printing the Bible changed all everything. A Bible was placed in every church.
Money
´Church in 1500´s was ruled by money, not worship. Printing the Bible changed all everything. A Bible was placed in every church.
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´Quails from the Sea.´ In early autumn quantities of quails arrive on the shores of Egypt and Sinai during inward migration from their breeding grounds in Central Europe.
Quails
´Quails from the Sea.´ In early autumn quantities of quails arrive on the shores of Egypt and Sinai during inward migration from their breeding grounds in Central Europe.
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Notice on a speech bubble of an excited man
Excited
Notice on a speech bubble of an excited man
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A mummy being embalmed (like Joseph was)
Mummy
A mummy being embalmed (like Joseph was)
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Caesarea - Theatre
Theatre
Caesarea - Theatre
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The site of the Temple of Pan at Caesarea Philippi or Baniyas
Temple of Pan
The site of the Temple of Pan at Caesarea Philippi or Baniyas
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Capernaum synagogue excavations
Synagogue
Capernaum synagogue excavations
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Baby smiling
Smiling
Baby smiling
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´Alexamenos worships his god´ - graffito from end of 2nd C
Grafiti
´Alexamenos worships his god´ - graffito from end of 2nd C
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Early Christian symbol of a fish. Greek for fish is an acrostic for Jesus, Christ, God, Son, Saviour
Ichthys
Early Christian symbol of a fish. Greek for fish is an acrostic for Jesus, Christ, God, Son, Saviour
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Early Christians worshipping - by William Hole
Worship
Early Christians worshipping - by William Hole
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The star over Bethlehem on Christmas Eve
Star
The star over Bethlehem on Christmas Eve
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The primitive, patriarchal way of making butter. The milk is placed in a goatskin ´bottle´ and rocked to and fro.
Butter
The primitive, patriarchal way of making butter. The milk is placed in a goatskin ´bottle´ and rocked to and fro.
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Corinth, remains of ancient temple
Corinth
Corinth, remains of ancient temple
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Nebuchadnezzar Calls the Three Men from the Fiery Furnace, by C.F. Vos
Fiery Furnace
Nebuchadnezzar Calls the Three Men from the Fiery Furnace, by C.F. Vos
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In addition to his staff a useful weapon of the shepherd boy in Palestine is a sling. An early photograph.
Sling
In addition to his staff a useful weapon of the shepherd boy in Palestine is a sling. An early photograph.
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Floating in the Dead Sea
Floating
Floating in the Dead Sea
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The temple of Athena near Delphi
Athena
The temple of Athena near Delphi
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Roman lady wearing the peplum veil
Veil
Roman lady wearing the peplum veil
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The empty tomb and three empty crosses
Empty Tomb
The empty tomb and three empty crosses
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Solomon considering the vanity of his wealth
Vanity
Solomon considering the vanity of his wealth
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Egyptian war chariot, soldier with bow, soldier with shield
Chariot
Egyptian war chariot, soldier with bow, soldier with shield
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Pharaoh Tuthankhamun´s Golden Coffin
Tuthankhamun
Pharaoh Tuthankhamun´s Golden Coffin
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Elijah leaving Elisha with a chariot of fire
Chariot
Elijah leaving Elisha with a chariot of fire
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´Would God,´ she exclaimed, ´that my lord were with the prophet that is at Samaria.´ II Kings 5.3
Naaman
´Would God,´ she exclaimed, ´that my lord were with the prophet that is at Samaria.´ II Kings 5.3
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Trees and hills, with a shadow of factories
Factory
Trees and hills, with a shadow of factories
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Nature scene with rainbow and butterfly
Nature
Nature scene with rainbow and butterfly
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Ephesus - Celsus Library
Library
Ephesus - Celsus Library
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St. Paul, by Bernardo Daddi, 1333 - Andrew W. Mellon Collection
Paul
St. Paul, by Bernardo Daddi, 1333 - Andrew W. Mellon Collection
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Esther with the King
Esther
Esther with the King
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Man shocked at price tag on ´Forgiveness´.
Forgive
Man shocked at price tag on ´Forgiveness´.
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Man pointing something out from a Bible to someone else.
Share
Man pointing something out from a Bible to someone else.
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Ezekiel prophesying to the elders who had visited him - Ezek.14.1
Elders
Ezekiel prophesying to the elders who had visited him - Ezek.14.1
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Ezra - Spanish artist Berruguete (1450-1504)
Ezra
Ezra - Spanish artist Berruguete (1450-1504)
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Sea of Galilee - Fisherman and his catch
Fisherman
Sea of Galilee - Fisherman and his catch
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Egyptian chairs
Chair
Egyptian chairs
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The Sea of Galilee from Capernaum
Galilee
The Sea of Galilee from Capernaum
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Foot race depicted on Greek vase.
Foot Race
Foot race depicted on Greek vase.
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A garden in the Holy Land
Palestine
A garden in the Holy Land
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Madonna and Child. (detail) by Vitale da Bologna at Pinacoteca, Chapel of Nicholas V,Borgia Apartments, Vatican.
Child
Madonna and Child. (detail) by Vitale da Bologna at Pinacoteca, Chapel of Nicholas V,Borgia Apartments, Vatican.
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´Jesus on the Cross´ by Rembrandt. Canvas on panel, 1631. Le Mas d´Agenais, parish church.
Crucifixion
´Jesus on the Cross´ by Rembrandt. Canvas on panel, 1631. Le Mas d´Agenais, parish church.
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Macedonian Christians pressing gifts on Paul - 2Cor.8
Gift
Macedonian Christians pressing gifts on Paul - 2Cor.8
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Gerazim Mt, Samaria.
Gerizim
Gerazim Mt, Samaria.
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View from Mt Gilboa
Mt Gilboa
View from Mt Gilboa
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Jesus having been baptised by John - by William Hole
Baptised
Jesus having been baptised by John - by William Hole
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´Christ washing St. Peter´s feet´ - Madox Brown 1851, National Gallery.
Washing
´Christ washing St. Peter´s feet´ - Madox Brown 1851, National Gallery.
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The transfiguration - by an artist trained in the Indian Hindu style. Christ is blue, as a symbol of heaven.
Transfiguration
The transfiguration - by an artist trained in the Indian Hindu style. Christ is blue, as a symbol of heaven.
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Christ in the House of Martha and Mary by Vermeer (1632-1675), National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
Martha
Christ in the House of Martha and Mary by Vermeer (1632-1675), National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
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Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey - by William Hole
Entry
Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey - by William Hole
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´Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow servant?´ - Matt.xviii.33
Unforgiveness
´Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow servant?´ - Matt.xviii.33
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Typical Greek and Roman soldiers
Soldiers
Typical Greek and Roman soldiers
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Head of Alexander the Great. 4th century BC. (M nzkabinett, Berlin).
Alexander
Head of Alexander the Great. 4th century BC. (M nzkabinett, Berlin).
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Mary recognises Jesus outside the tomb - by William Hole
Magdalene
Mary recognises Jesus outside the tomb - by William Hole
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The parable of the Good Shepherd - painting by Harold Copping
Good Shepherd
The parable of the Good Shepherd - painting by Harold Copping
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Jesus alone with Pilate - by William Hole
Pilate
Jesus alone with Pilate - by William Hole
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Harvest food display with the cross
Gifts
Harvest food display with the cross
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4-room Israelite house at Hazor
House
4-room Israelite house at Hazor
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Hebron.
Hebron
Hebron.
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This Beduin shepherd has rescued one of his flock from a ravine in the Wilderness of Tekoa, south-east of Bethlehem. He is dressed and equipped in much the same fashion as shepherds in the days of Jesus.
Rescued
This Beduin shepherd has rescued one of his flock from a ravine in the Wilderness of Tekoa, south-east of Bethlehem. He is dressed and equipped in much the same fashion as shepherds in the days of Jesus.
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Hierapolis - calcium deposits in the warm water near Pamukkale
Pools
Hierapolis - calcium deposits in the warm water near Pamukkale
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Hosea with the five kings: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah and Jeroboam, and with his wife, Gomer - from a 14th century illuminated Bible
Hosea
Hosea with the five kings: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah and Jeroboam, and with his wife, Gomer - from a 14th century illuminated Bible
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Reclining at a Roman Triclinium for meals
Recline
Reclining at a Roman Triclinium for meals
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A typical village of the 1st century
Village
A typical village of the 1st century
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The sport of falconry. This falconer holds a desert falcon on his wrist and another trained hunting bird at his side. An early photograph.
Falcon
The sport of falconry. This falconer holds a desert falcon on his wrist and another trained hunting bird at his side. An early photograph.
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The Ishtar Gate on Babylon´s Processional Way is decorated with fine examples of glyptic art.
Ishtar Gate
The Ishtar Gate on Babylon´s Processional Way is decorated with fine examples of glyptic art.
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Abraham and Isaac approaching the place of sacrifice
Sacrifice
Abraham and Isaac approaching the place of sacrifice
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The Prophet Isaiah, Michelangelo. Sistine Chapel, Pauline Chapel
Isaiah
The Prophet Isaiah, Michelangelo. Sistine Chapel, Pauline Chapel
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Delos - the archaic lions (c. 800 BC) overlooking the sacred lake
Delos
Delos - the archaic lions (c. 800 BC) overlooking the sacred lake
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The Campo Vaccino, Rome, by Antonio de dipi Joli - Christies, London
Rome
The Campo Vaccino, Rome, by Antonio de dipi Joli - Christies, London
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He sees a winding staircase, reaching from earth to heaven, brilliant with glory. Genesis 28.12
Jacob´s Ladder
He sees a winding staircase, reaching from earth to heaven, brilliant with glory. Genesis 28.12
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Jeremiah - a portrait by Guy Rowe
Jeremiah
Jeremiah - a portrait by Guy Rowe
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Site of the excavations at Old Jericho
Jericho
Site of the excavations at Old Jericho
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Jerusalem - Model - Temple - Holy of holies
Temple
Jerusalem - Model - Temple - Holy of holies
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The heavily-topped arch which spans the road beyond the north-west corner of the Temple Area, is often pointed out in Jerusalem as the Tower of Antonia.
Antonia
The heavily-topped arch which spans the road beyond the north-west corner of the Temple Area, is often pointed out in Jerusalem as the Tower of Antonia.
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Reconstruction of the garments of the high priest. Cf. Exod.28:2.
High Priest
Reconstruction of the garments of the high priest. Cf. Exod.28:2.
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The Temple Menorah or lampstand with a possible ground plan
Lampstand
The Temple Menorah or lampstand with a possible ground plan
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A Yemenite Jew of Jerusalem, draped in the ´talith´ (the customary prayer-shawl), announces the approach of the Sabbath on Friday by blowing a very long and curved ram´s-horn called a shophar. An early photograph.
Talith
A Yemenite Jew of Jerusalem, draped in the ´talith´ (the customary prayer-shawl), announces the approach of the Sabbath on Friday by blowing a very long and curved ram´s-horn called a shophar. An early photograph.
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Moses delivering the Law into the hands of the priests
Law
Moses delivering the Law into the hands of the priests
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Jenin - ie Jezreel. The town of Jenin has a legendary connexion with our Lord´s healing of the Ten Lepers (Luke xvii, 11-19).
Jezreel
Jenin - ie Jezreel. The town of Jenin has a legendary connexion with our Lord´s healing of the Ten Lepers (Luke xvii, 11-19).
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Job with his ´friends´ - a portrait by Guy Rowe
Job
Job with his ´friends´ - a portrait by Guy Rowe
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Traditional landing site and tomb of Jonah
Jonah
Traditional landing site and tomb of Jonah
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View from Jaffa, the ancient Joppa, to Tel Aviv
Joppa
View from Jaffa, the ancient Joppa, to Tel Aviv
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A headstream of the Jordan
Jordan
A headstream of the Jordan
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They flung him into a pit. Genesis 27.24
Pit
They flung him into a pit. Genesis 27.24
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A 15th century miniature showing the Israelites carrying the ark, proof of Yahweh´s presence, into battle at Jericho.
Ark
A 15th century miniature showing the Israelites carrying the ark, proof of Yahweh´s presence, into battle at Jericho.
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Samson seized the lion and tore it in pieces. Judges 14.6 (Painting by C.E.Brock)
Samson
Samson seized the lion and tore it in pieces. Judges 14.6 (Painting by C.E.Brock)
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Judith removed her widow´s mourning dress and put on her richest clothes. On the way to the town gate the elders were astonished by her beauty - Italian artist Paolo Veronese (1528-88)
Richest Clothes
Judith removed her widow´s mourning dress and put on her richest clothes. On the way to the town gate the elders were astonished by her beauty - Italian artist Paolo Veronese (1528-88)
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Jeremiah Lamenting The Destruction of Jerusalem by Rembrandt (1606-1669), Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Lamenting
Jeremiah Lamenting The Destruction of Jerusalem by Rembrandt (1606-1669), Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Laodicea - ruins
Laodicea
Laodicea - ruins
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Many youths hanging out of a coach
Coach
Many youths hanging out of a coach
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Decorative letter P
Letters P
Decorative letter P
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The Ten Commandments summarised on two tablets
Commandments
The Ten Commandments summarised on two tablets
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´Church in 1500´s was ruled by money, not worship.
Money
´Church in 1500´s was ruled by money, not worship. Printing the Bible changed all everything. A Bible was placed in every church. When one scholar read the Bible for the first time he said: Either this is not the Gospel, or we are not Christians.´
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Men in business suites, squashed together in a row in a sardine can
Sardines
Men in business suites, squashed together in a row in a sardine can
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Various types of Babylonian musician (as named in Daniel)
Music
Various types of Babylonian musician (as named in Daniel)
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The pillage of Jerusalem by Antiochus - a miniature
Antiochus
The pillage of Jerusalem by Antiochus - a miniature
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Camel.
Camel
Camel.
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Part of the first page of Tyndal´s New Testament
Printed
Part of the first page of Tyndal´s New Testament
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Map of the Middle East with OT cities and areas marked
Middle East
Map of the Middle East with OT cities and areas marked
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Topographical map of the Sea of Galilee and towns around
Galilee
Topographical map of the Sea of Galilee and towns around
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Global view of Mediterranean countries
Mediterranean
Global view of Mediterranean countries
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Satellite photo of Italy & Greece
Italy & Greece
Satellite photo of Italy & Greece
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Aerial view of Masada.
Masada
Aerial view of Masada.
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The Roman tribute-money which the Pharisees and Herodians produced (Mark xii, 13-17) was the silver denarius, bearing the ´image and superscription´ of Tiberius Caesar.
Denarius
The Roman tribute-money which the Pharisees and Herodians produced (Mark xii, 13-17) was the silver denarius, bearing the ´image and superscription´ of Tiberius Caesar.
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Ruins of Megiddo
Megiddo
Ruins of Megiddo
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Miriam ventured to come closer. Exodus 2
Miriam
Miriam ventured to come closer. Exodus 2
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Miletus - Temple of Apollo at Didymus near Miletus
Apollo
Miletus - Temple of Apollo at Didymus near Miletus
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People thinking together about the Earth
Global
People thinking together about the Earth
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Missionary with pith helmet, in a city-scape
Urban
Missionary with pith helmet, in a city-scape
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The trespass offering
Offering
The trespass offering
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Wilderness of Judea looking towards Moab from Mount Scorpus
Wilderness
Wilderness of Judea looking towards Moab from Mount Scorpus
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Huge crowd of missiles, tanks and soldiers
Arms
Huge crowd of missiles, tanks and soldiers
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Dream of riches, lots of money
Dream
Dream of riches, lots of money
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The Law Given on Mt. Sinai, by C.F. Vos
Mt. Sinai
The Law Given on Mt. Sinai, by C.F. Vos
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Musical notes
Music
Musical notes
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A view of the paved main street of Nazareth, with its wide central gutter to carry off rainwater. We see the Greek Uniate Church, marking the reputed location of the synagogue in which Jesus was taught. An early photograph.
Main Street
A view of the paved main street of Nazareth, with its wide central gutter to carry off rainwater. We see the Greek Uniate Church, marking the reputed location of the synagogue in which Jesus was taught. An early photograph.
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Pancratium SP (lily).
Lily
Pancratium SP (lily).
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Laying the Foundation of the Second Temple, by C.F. Vos
Temple
Laying the Foundation of the Second Temple, by C.F. Vos
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The Dove Returns to Noah, by C.F. Vos
Dove Returns
The Dove Returns to Noah, by C.F. Vos
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Phillip meeting the Ethiopian´s chariot
Phillip
Phillip meeting the Ethiopian´s chariot
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Bet Shean - Excavations of Scythopolis (from top of tel).
Scythopolis
Bet Shean - Excavations of Scythopolis (from top of tel).
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Scorpions usually live under stones where they wait for prey.
Scorpions
Scorpions usually live under stones where they wait for prey.
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Susanna accused of adultery, by Antoine Coypel - Prado, Madrid
Accused
Susanna accused of adultery, by Antoine Coypel - Prado, Madrid
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Mount Hermon is snow-clad for many months of the year.
Hermon
Mount Hermon is snow-clad for many months of the year.
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Neapolis, present day Kavalla. The town built on a rocky promontory apparently bridged to the Macedonian mainland by this Roman aqueduct. An early photograph.
Neapolis
Neapolis, present day Kavalla. The town built on a rocky promontory apparently bridged to the Macedonian mainland by this Roman aqueduct. An early photograph.
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Rab-shakeh before the walls of Jerusalem when he came with a great Assyrian army. (II.Kings xviii, 28-37). Painting by the Spanish 19th C Jose Villegas.
Hezekia
Rab-shakeh before the walls of Jerusalem when he came with a great Assyrian army. (II.Kings xviii, 28-37). Painting by the Spanish 19th C Jose Villegas.
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Acre. Known in New Testament times as Ptolemais.
Ptolemais
Acre. Known in New Testament times as Ptolemais.
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Palestinian carpenters and their tools
Carpenters
Palestinian carpenters and their tools
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´Son of Shem: Asshur´ (Gen.10:22). Asshur, 8th or 7th century BC relief (Louvre)
Asshur
´Son of Shem: Asshur´ (Gen.10:22). Asshur, 8th or 7th century BC relief (Louvre)
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´Elishah´ (Gen.10:4). Pottery head from Aiya Irini, Cyprus. 6th century BC. (Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus).
Elishah
´Elishah´ (Gen.10:4). Pottery head from Aiya Irini, Cyprus. 6th century BC. (Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus).
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Egyptians, Canaanites, Nubians and Lybians on fresco in tomb of Seit. c. 1300 BC. ´The sons of Ham: Cush (Nubians), Egypt, Put (Lybians), and Canaan..´ (Gen.10:6).
Ham
Egyptians, Canaanites, Nubians and Lybians on fresco in tomb of Seit. c. 1300 BC. ´The sons of Ham: Cush (Nubians), Egypt, Put (Lybians), and Canaan..´ (Gen.10:6).
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Philistines, as in an ancient Egyptian illustration
Philistines
Philistines, as in an ancient Egyptian illustration
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Habakkuk denouncing the Chaldaeans - from a 14th century illuminated Bible
Habakkuk
Habakkuk denouncing the Chaldaeans - from a 14th century illuminated Bible
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Communion bread and wine
Communion
Communion bread and wine
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Sidon was famed for iridescent Phoenician glass - many examples of ´tear bottles´ have been recovered. It was also famed for purple dye extracted from murex shells.
Sidon
Sidon was famed for iridescent Phoenician glass - many examples of ´tear bottles´ have been recovered. It was also famed for purple dye extracted from murex shells.
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An Egyptian warrior in a war chariot
Chariot
An Egyptian warrior in a war chariot
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Pisidian Antioch - street and hills
Pisidian Antioch
Pisidian Antioch - street and hills
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Babylonian illustration of cherubim (angels) with a sacred tree
Cherubim
Babylonian illustration of cherubim (angels) with a sacred tree
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Altar of burnt offerings
Altar
Altar of burnt offerings
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Diana of the Ephesus, or Artemis
Diana
Diana of the Ephesus, or Artemis
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Slinger in simple dress as worn by poor Jewish soldiers
Slinger
Slinger in simple dress as worn by poor Jewish soldiers
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A coin of Pontius Pilate
Pilate
A coin of Pontius Pilate
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´Party´ with balloons
Balloons
´Party´ with balloons
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A strange light from heaven shined round him. Acts 9.3
Paul
A strange light from heaven shined round him. Acts 9.3
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Pergamum - Upper Site - Temple of Trajan
Trajaneum
Pergamum - Upper Site - Temple of Trajan
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The Archers of King Darius : Enamelled Tiles from Susa
Archers
The Archers of King Darius : Enamelled Tiles from Susa
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Darius the King, attended by an archer, gives thanks for victory to the national god of the Persians, Ahuramazda.
Darius
Darius the King, attended by an archer, gives thanks for victory to the national god of the Persians, Ahuramazda.
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Peter and John healing the lame man
Lame Man
Peter and John healing the lame man
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Temple Front at Petra, Chiselled from the Living Rock
Petra
Temple Front at Petra, Chiselled from the Living Rock
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A pregnant dog in a picture from the tomb of Amenenhet II, 12th Dynasty, c. 1900 BC. Dogs were not kept as pets in Israel, where they were considered unclean, though they were looked on fondly in Egypt.
Dog
A pregnant dog in a picture from the tomb of Amenenhet II, 12th Dynasty, c. 1900 BC. Dogs were not kept as pets in Israel, where they were considered unclean, though they were looked on fondly in Egypt.
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Philadelphia - view of the general area of ruins
Philadelphia
Philadelphia - view of the general area of ruins
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Philippi - Paul´s prison
Prison
Philippi - Paul´s prison
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Chronology of Daniel chapters 2,7 and 8
Daniel
Chronology of Daniel chapters 2,7 and 8
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Solomon dictating his wise maxims.
Proverbs
Solomon dictating his wise maxims.
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´You anoint my Head with Oil´ (Psalm 23). We see a shepherd anointing the heads of sheep with oil to preserve them from sunstroke, or to heal bramble scratches. An early photograph.
Psalm 23
´You anoint my Head with Oil´ (Psalm 23). We see a shepherd anointing the heads of sheep with oil to preserve them from sunstroke, or to heal bramble scratches. An early photograph.
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Caves at Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden.
Caves
Caves at Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden.
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Island of Grala. Gulf of Akabah (Eilat), near Elath. Traditionally the island had a great city of the Edomites
Elath
Island of Grala. Gulf of Akabah (Eilat), near Elath. Traditionally the island had a great city of the Edomites
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Resurrection of the Flesh. Detail of Last Judgment, Michelangelo. Sistine Chapel, Pauline Chapel
Resurrection
Resurrection of the Flesh. Detail of Last Judgment, Michelangelo. Sistine Chapel, Pauline Chapel
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A group of legionaries carved on the marble pedestal of the column memorial to Antoninus Pius. Weapons were the two-edged sword and the javelin (pilum) which was an iron blade attached to a wooden shaft.
Legionaries
A group of legionaries carved on the marble pedestal of the column memorial to Antoninus Pius. Weapons were the two-edged sword and the javelin (pilum) which was an iron blade attached to a wooden shaft.
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A bride and groom holding a Bible
Bible
A bride and groom holding a Bible
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Statue of Augustus, found at Rome.
Augustus
Statue of Augustus, found at Rome.
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Ruth and Naomi - a portrait by Guy Rowe
Ruth and Naomi
Ruth and Naomi - a portrait by Guy Rowe
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The remains of the colonnaded hall in the palace of Herod the Great, on the hilltop of Samaria. As a compliment to Caesar Augustus he changed the name of his city Samaria to Sebaste, from the Greek word for Augustus.
Palace
The remains of the colonnaded hall in the palace of Herod the Great, on the hilltop of Samaria. As a compliment to Caesar Augustus he changed the name of his city Samaria to Sebaste, from the Greek word for Augustus.
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Saul Gains His Kingdom, by C.F. Vos
Saul
Saul Gains His Kingdom, by C.F. Vos
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Sardis - the Reconstructed Gymnasium (ie School)
School
Sardis - the Reconstructed Gymnasium (ie School)
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Entrance to Nablous - ancient Shechem
Shechem
Entrance to Nablous - ancient Shechem
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Ancient Egyptian sail boat, from about 2000 BC
Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian sail boat, from about 2000 BC
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A smiling parrot with a speech bubble
Parrot
A smiling parrot with a speech bubble
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Mount Sinai.
Sinai
Mount Sinai.
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Smyrna harbour. (A photograph by R E M Bain in about 1890)
Harbour
Smyrna harbour. (A photograph by R E M Bain in about 1890)
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The judgment of Solomon
Justice
The judgment of Solomon
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Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Aromaticum), Heb. QiNaMON (Ex.30.23, Prov.7.17, Song.4.14, Rev.18.17)
Cinnamon
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Aromaticum), Heb. QiNaMON (Ex.30.23, Prov.7.17, Song.4.14, Rev.18.17)
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Editor sitting at his typewriter
Editor
Editor sitting at his typewriter
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Seleucus Nicator, one of the Macedonian officers of Alexander. After Alexander´s death, Seleucus made himself ruler of Babylon and later of Syria. (Museo, Nazionale, Naples).
Seleucus Nicator
Seleucus Nicator, one of the Macedonian officers of Alexander. After Alexander´s death, Seleucus made himself ruler of Babylon and later of Syria. (Museo, Nazionale, Naples).
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Model of Moses´ Tabernacle in the Wilderness, showing the Tabernacle within a courtyard of curtained walls, with the Altar of Burnt Offerings and the Laver for priests to wash their hands and feet.
Courtyard
Model of Moses´ Tabernacle in the Wilderness, showing the Tabernacle within a courtyard of curtained walls, with the Altar of Burnt Offerings and the Laver for priests to wash their hands and feet.
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Mt Tabor
Mt Tabor
Mt Tabor
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A Jerusalem scribe writes out one of the five Holy Books of Moses in Hebrew. An early photograph.
Scribe
A Jerusalem scribe writes out one of the five Holy Books of Moses in Hebrew. An early photograph.
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Arab tent
Arab
Arab tent
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Thessalonica - Theatre
Theatre
Thessalonica - Theatre
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Coins of Thyatira
Thyatira
Coins of Thyatira
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Tobias walks along the road to Media, accompanied by the angel Raphael - unknown Florentine artist, 15th century
Angel Raphael
Tobias walks along the road to Media, accompanied by the angel Raphael - unknown Florentine artist, 15th century
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Olive tree.
Olive
Olive tree.
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Troy level VI (Homeric period)
Troy
Troy level VI (Homeric period)
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General view of Tyre
Tyre
General view of Tyre
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Glazed Ware and Pottery from the Golden Age of Assyria
Glazed
Glazed Ware and Pottery from the Golden Age of Assyria
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Water pots - cf Jn.2.7
Water
Water pots - cf Jn.2.7
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Washing-day. The rinsed garments are spread on a wall or rock to dry quickly in the sun. The soap appears to have been made of olive oil and soda with the addition of ashes . An early photograph.
Washing
Washing-day. The rinsed garments are spread on a wall or rock to dry quickly in the sun. The soap appears to have been made of olive oil and soda with the addition of ashes . An early photograph.
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The hills of Samaria with women carrying water pots
Carrying
The hills of Samaria with women carrying water pots
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A bride in a beautiful garment. A long veil of linen embroidered with silk of brilliant colours.
Bride
A bride in a beautiful garment. A long veil of linen embroidered with silk of brilliant colours.
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Wilderness hills of Judea.
Wilderness
Wilderness hills of Judea.
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Zechariah having broken his staff, receives thirty pieces of silver - Zech.9.10-14
Thirty
Zechariah having broken his staff, receives thirty pieces of silver - Zech.9.10-14
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