Jigsaw Puzzle : Elijah Burns a Cow
Jigsaw Puzzles from Mary Evans Picture Library
Elijah Burns a Cow
Elijah burns a cow
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Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Elijah Burns a Cow: A Historical Account of an Ancient Sacrificial Ritual This evocative image captures the moment of sacrifice as Elijah, the prophet, performs an ancient ritual before an assembled crowd. The scene is set in the biblical land of Israel during the time of the divided kingdoms, around 850 BC. The image, from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich history of religious customs and practices that have shaped human civilization. The event depicted in the photograph is described in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Second Book of Kings (1 Kings 18:25-39). At the time, the people of Israel had turned away from God and embraced the worship of the Canaanite god Baal. Elijah, a prophet of the Lord, challenged the people to choose between the two deities. He proposed a test: each prophet would prepare a bull and place it on an altar, and the God who answered by fire would be considered the true God. The crowd, divided in their allegiance, gathered around the altars. Elijah prepared his altar, drenched it with water, and called upon the Lord to send fire from heaven. The people of Baal, in turn, called upon their god to do the same. Hours passed, and nothing happened. Elijah then rebuilt his altar, placed the bull on it, and prepared the wood. He then prayed to the Lord, and fire came down from heaven, consuming the sacrifice, the wood, and the stones of the altar. The people were awestruck, and many turned back to the worship of the Lord. This image, with its dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, powerfully conveys the intensity and emotion of the moment. The smoke rising from the altar, the fire consuming the sacrifice, and the awed expressions of the onlookers all serve to transport us back in time, allowing us to witness a pivotal moment in the history of religious beliefs and practices.
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