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Beliefs Collection (page 7)

Beliefs have shaped the course of human history, transcending time and culture

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Bathing in the Ganges by Fortunino Matania

Bathing in the Ganges by Fortunino Matania
With our special artist in India: a wonderful sight in the metropolis of Hinduism. Thousands of pilgrims, fakirs and other worshippers bathing in the holy waters of the Ganges, Benares, India

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Great Queens of the Past No 1 - Nefertiti

Great Queens of the Past No 1 - Nefertiti
Nefertiti, Queen of Akhna-ton, pictured officiating as priestess in her own temple in the City of Horizon. The little princes and princesses stand beside the king, who

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Leda and Swan, fragment of sculpture from Anhas

Leda and Swan, fragment of sculpture from Anhas, Morocco. 3rd century. Coptic art. Relief. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Coptic Museum

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Chi Rho. Paleo-christian art. Relief on rock. SPAIN

Chi Rho. Paleo-christian art. Relief on rock. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

Background imageBeliefs Collection: MELANCHTON, Philipp Schwarzerd, called (1497-1560)

MELANCHTON, Philipp Schwarzerd, called (1497-1560). Theologian and Luthers collaborator. DURER, Albrecht (1471-1528). Renaissance art. Engraving. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Giotto di Bondone (1267-1337). Crucifix. 1317. Renaissance

Giotto di Bondone (1267-1337). Crucifix. 1317. Renaissance art. Trecento. ITALY. VENETO. Padua. Municipal Museum of Padua. Proc: ITALY. VENETO. Padua. Scrovegni Chapel

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Lorsch Gospels (Codex Aureus Laurensius). 778

Lorsch Gospels (Codex Aureus Laurensius). 778 - 820. Gospels written by the court scriptorium of Charlemagne and compiled in 830 in the Lorsch Abbey. Image of Christ in Majesty (Maiestas Domini)

Background imageBeliefs Collection: INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Buddha preaching the

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Buddha preaching the Abhidharma in the Tavatimsa Celestial World. Detail. Wall painting of the cave 17. 6th c. A.D. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Cologne Cathedral Facade Door - Cologne, Germany

Cologne Cathedral Facade Door - Cologne, Germany
Main entrance door at Roman Catholic Cologne Cathedral in Germany. It has Gothic architecture and it`s the most visited landmark in Germany

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Chinese Ancestor Worship - Ancestral Tablet

Chinese Ancestor Worship - Ancestral Tablet
The cermony of Ancestral worship. A Chinese believes that he has three souls, and when he dies one goes to the other world, one into the tomb

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Bribri Indian Shaman & Conical House, Costa Rica

Bribri Indian Shaman & Conical House, Costa Rica
The Head Shaman of the Bribri People of the Talamanca Province, Costa Rica - pictured in front of the Conical House. The Bribri spiritual practice is centred on the conical house

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Four-leaf clover

Four-leaf clover (Trifolium sp.). Clover plants are used in agriculture as hay or pasture plants. They are also used as soil enrichers

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Looking across the calm waters of Lake Bled at dawn to the church on Lake Bled Island

Looking across the calm waters of Lake Bled at dawn to the church on Lake Bled Island and Bled Castle behind; Bled, Slovenia

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Looking over marshes at dawn to Blythburgh Church; Suffolk, England

Looking over marshes at dawn to Blythburgh Church; Suffolk, England

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Silhouette of church and other buildings on Lake Bled at dawn; Bled, Slovenia

Silhouette of church and other buildings on Lake Bled at dawn; Bled, Slovenia

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Ancient Greeks offering sacrifice to the Gods. A Popular History of Greece, published 1887

Ancient Greeks offering sacrifice to the Gods. A Popular History of Greece, published 1887

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist;

Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist; Illustration

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Mother with infant in cradle at bedtime, soft lighting from Victorian or Edwardian era

Mother with infant in cradle at bedtime, soft lighting from Victorian or Edwardian era

Background imageBeliefs Collection: A mother and child saying bedtime prayers with child kneeling at the bed beside a window

A mother and child saying bedtime prayers with child kneeling at the bed beside a window

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in black and white of busy Broadway street in New York City, circa 1905

Historic image in black and white of busy Broadway street in New York City, circa 1905, with the steeple of Trinity church in the foreground; New York City, New York, United States of America

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in black and white of thatched cottages and a church in a village in England

Historic image in black and white of thatched cottages and a church in a village in England, circa 1890; Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire, England

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in black and white of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Historic image in black and white of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral and a monk standing in the foreground, circa 1920; Pisa, Italy

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image of Cologne (Koln) Cathedral in Germany circa 1920; Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

Historic image of Cologne (Koln) Cathedral in Germany circa 1920; Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in black and white of people viewing landmarks from a rooftop

Historic image in black and white of people viewing landmarks from a rooftop, Cathedral of our Lady and the Scheldt River in Antwerp; Antwerp, Belgium

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in black and white of York Minster Cathedral with pedestrians

Historic image in black and white of York Minster Cathedral with pedestrians and cars on the street, circa 1920; York, England

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in black and white of a cityscape of London, England with St

Historic image in black and white of a cityscape of London, England with St. Pauls Cathedral in the distance, circa 1920; London, England

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in black and white of a church in the town of Taxco, Mexico, circa 1920; Taxco

Historic image in black and white of a church in the town of Taxco, Mexico, circa 1920; Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in sepia of York Minster Cathedral in the background

Historic image in sepia of York Minster Cathedral in the background and a typical victorian street scene with pedestrians and horse and carriage on the street, circa 1920; York, England

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in black and white of an artist painting on a canvas with palette

Historic image in black and white of an artist painting on a canvas with palette and easel in front of a monastery in Spain, circa 1920; Catalonia, Spain

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in sepia tone of a lady reading a book under a tree outside Martin Street Baptist

Historic image in sepia tone of a lady reading a book under a tree outside Martin Street Baptist Church circa 1900 in Raleigh; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in black and white of children playing together along the canal in the Netherlands

Historic image in black and white of children playing together along the canal in the Netherlands, circa 1900; Delfthaven, Holland

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Historic image in sepia tone of a child begging for money outside the doorway of a church

Historic image in sepia tone of a child begging for money outside the doorway of a church, with men and women watching

Background imageBeliefs Collection: The pilgrims signing the compact, on board the May Flower, Nov. 11th, 1620

The pilgrims signing the compact, on board the May Flower, Nov. 11th, 1620. After an engraving by Gauthier from a painting by Tompkins Harrison Matteson

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg, 1688 - 1772. Swedish Lutheran theologian, scientist

Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg, 1688 - 1772. Swedish Lutheran theologian, scientist, philosopher, revelator and mystic who inspired Swedenborgianism

Background imageBeliefs Collection: George Fox, 1624 -1691. English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends

George Fox, 1624 -1691. English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra, Zarathushtra Spitama or Ashu Zarathushtra

Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra, Zarathushtra Spitama or Ashu Zarathushtra. Ancient Iranian-speaking prophet. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Brigham Young, 1801 - 1877. American religious leader, politician, settler

Brigham Young, 1801 - 1877. American religious leader, politician, settler and the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Magic lantern slide circa 1900, Victorian social history. The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus

Magic lantern slide circa 1900, Victorian social history. The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Calvary. After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864

Calvary. After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864 and Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe, 1806-1885

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Irish men, women and children on their knees praying in Downing Street during the Anglo-Irish

Irish men, women and children on their knees praying in Downing Street during the Anglo-Irish Treaty meetings of 1921. The Anglo-Irish Treaty, also known as The Treaty

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Mary Baker Eddy, 1821 - 1910, established the Church of Christ, Scientist

Mary Baker Eddy, 1821 - 1910, established the Church of Christ, Scientist. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

Background imageBeliefs Collection: John Calvin, born Jehan Cauvin, 1509 - 1564. French theologian

John Calvin, born Jehan Cauvin, 1509 - 1564. French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation

Background imageBeliefs Collection: John Wesley, 1703 - 1791. English cleric and theologian and one of the founders of Methodism

John Wesley, 1703 - 1791. English cleric and theologian and one of the founders of Methodism. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Background imageBeliefs Collection: The Cathedral and Giralda tower in the late 19th century. Seville, Spain

The Cathedral and Giralda tower in the late 19th century. Seville, Spain

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest and monk

Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest and monk. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, also known as Francesco

Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, also known as Francesco, circa 1181 / 1182 - 1226
Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, also known as Francesco, circa 1181/1182 - 1226. Italian Catholic friar, deacon and preacher

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Muhammad, circa 570 - 632 AD. Founder of Islam. Illustration by Gordon Ross

Muhammad, circa 570 - 632 AD. Founder of Islam. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

Background imageBeliefs Collection: Jesus, circa 4 BC - circa AD 30 / 33, also known as Jesus of Nazareth and Jesus Christ

Jesus, circa 4 BC - circa AD 30 / 33, also known as Jesus of Nazareth and Jesus Christ. First-century Jewish preacher and religious leader



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Beliefs have shaped the course of human history, transcending time and culture. From the ancient Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) to the intricate Bust of goddess Tanit in Carthaginian art, we witness how they were etched into existence. In Japan, Komuso Buddhist monks don their straw hats, embodying spiritual enlightenment through music. Meanwhile, Thurles Cathedral in Co Tipperary stands as a testament to Ireland's deep-rooted religious convictions. A snake charmer playing a flute-like instrument with a serpent emerging from its basket reminds us of our fascination with mystical powers and ancient rituals. The Book of the Dead, dating back to 651-525 BC Egypt, unveils humanity's quest for understanding life beyond death. In Ulster during 1914, patriotism ran high as depicted in a patriotic postcard that symbolized unwavering faith in one's nation. On the shores of Ridgepool in Ballina, Co Mayo, Ireland salmon fishing becomes more than just an occupation; it becomes intertwined with folklore and spirituality. The story of Sisyphus resonates deeply within us - his eternal struggle represents our own battles against adversity and our relentless pursuit for meaning. Worshipping the God of Smallpox reveals both fear and hope coexisting side by side - belief systems often encompass both light and darkness. A poster advertising the Tomb of Nefertiti takes us on a journey through time to Luxor where people sought solace in divine presence. Lastly, John Of God serves as an embodiment of compassion and selflessness amidst religious devotion. These glimpses into various belief systems remind us that at our core lies an innate desire to seek answers beyond what is visible or tangible and can not confined by borders or eras; they transcend cultures and generations alike – forever shaping who we are as individuals and societies.