Bible Collection (page 6)

Rebecca at the well. Date: circa late 19th century

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

Satan approaching earth engraving
Satan approaching the confines of the earth engraving by Gustave Dore

The Dove Sent Forth from the Ark, by Gustave Dore
THE DOVE SENT FORTH FROM THE ARK, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible. 1870, Art, Artist, holy book, religion, religious, christianity, christian

David Seizes the Ark
David chooses Jerusalem as his capital, and installs there the Ark of the Covenant retrieved from the Philistines He dances before it as the procession enters the city

Rebuilding Temple
Jerusalem : rebuilding the Temple

Jesus Taken to Pilate
Jesus is taken before Pontius Pilate

Bible Event / Ot / Moses
During the Exodus, Moses parts the sea and is guided by a pillar of smoke

John Wycliffe Circa 1325 To 1384. English Theologian, Reformist And Translator From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Saint James the Great (1st century-44). Statue. Facade of
Saint James the Great (1st century-44). Apostle and martyr. Baroque statue. Facade of Monastery of Saint John of Poyo. Galice. Spain

Angel commanding Hagar to return to Sarah
The Angel of the Lord commanding Hagar to return to her mistress Sarah - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 16.9. 1787

Finding the Savior in the Temple, c 1859 by William Holman Hunt OM (2 April 1827 - 7 September 1910) was an English painter, and one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite movement

RUSSIAN BIBLE, 1663. Plan of Moscow, The City of the Great Csar. Page from a bible printed in Moscow, 1663. Text is ecclesiastical Slavonic

Parable of the lilies

Tabithas Well, Jaffa, Israel
Tabithas Well (Sabil Abu Nabbut), a public fountain in Jaffa, Israel, constructed during the Ottoman era in Palestine. Its main purpose was to provide water during the journey between Jaffa

Jesus on Cross Holbein
the soldiers deride the crucified Jesus

Luther Translates Bible
Martin Luther gathers scholars around him to complete the great task of translating the Bible into German Date: circa 1530

SAINT MARK In an illumination from an early 11th century French Latin gospel

Wedding Garment Parable
The Parable of the Wedding Garment : the king orders the improperly dressed guest to be bound hand and foot and cast into outer darkness

Solomon Writing Proverbs
When not entertaining queens or building temples, Solomon found time to write his Proverbs - as shown in their first letter in a 12th century German Bible

The Sower of Tares
The wicked man sowing tares, in his neighbours field

Jesus & Doctors (Kron)
The young Jesus debates theology with the doctors of the Temple at Jerusalem

Parable of Good Seed
The Parable of the Good Seed, and the Cockle that is sown by his enemy while the good men are sleeping

Moses / Ot / Commandments
Moses exhibits the Tables of the Law on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed

Altar candles, Chatenay, Saone et Loire, France, Europe

Greek Orthodox New Testament, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Carriage to Hammersmith
A coachman drives two horses pulling a carriage away for hamersmith (sic) in this scene (presumably) from Ed Finch, his Perambulations

Jesus and Temple
He expels the money-changers from the Temple precincts

Dives and Lazarus
DIVES AND LAZARUS

Baptism Jesus / Royaumont
Jesus is baptised by John the Baptist in the river Jordan : the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, watches overhead

Nehemiah in Jerusalem
Cupbearer at the court of Artaxerxes, king of Persia, he is sent to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of the city

Samson with Gaza Gates
He steals and carries home the gates of the city of Gaza

The Egyptian Midwives
Pharaoh, jealous of the Hebrews, orders the midwives to smother any male Hebrew child they deliver; but they refuse, and God approves their action

Proverbs Xxii: 1
PROVERBS XXII:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches: and loving favour rather than silver & gold

Last Supper / Miniature
Jesus dines with his twelve disciples, making a special fuss of John

St Matthew / Evang / Celtic
SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST A carpet page that would have introduced St Matthews gospel in a Celtic Bible

Ruth Gleaning
At Bethlehem, the widowed Ruth goes gleaning in a newly- reaped field where she catches the attention of Boaz, who eventually marries her : her great-grandson will be David

Jesus Baptised
He is baptised by John the Baptist

Wyclif / Anon Oval
JOHN WYCLIF English religious reformer and theologian, initiated the first complete translation of the Bible into English

TYNDALEs BIBLE, 1536
TYNDALEs NEW TESTAMENT IN ENGLISH a page showing the contents

Pentecost (Overbeck)
The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles, and their associates ( a multitude ) with the gift of tongues

The First Sunday
The Pilgrim Fathers celebrate the first Sunday at New Haven

Jesus Ascension (Ms)
To the astonishment of his followers, Jesus is carried by angels to Heaven

David / Goliath (Estampes)
The young David challenges the mighty Goliath

The Prodigals Return
THE PRODIGAL SON He is welcomed home by his father

David & Solomon
David chooses his younger son SOLOMON as his successor

White Girl in India 1901
A little white girl gives a scripture lesson to an Asian woman, with the aid of an illustrated bible

Jesus Grows up in Egypt
Mary, Joseph and the boy Jesus in Egypt

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The Bible, a timeless collection of sacred texts, holds within its pages the stories and teachings that have shaped the course of human history. From Jesus turning to Peter with unwavering love and forgiveness to the intricate illustrations in the Book of Kells depicting St. Matthew's divine inspiration, every word and image carries profound meaning. In exploring this ancient text, we encounter contrasting figures like Anton Lavey, who sought to challenge traditional beliefs through his Satanic Bible. Yet amidst these diverse interpretations lies a common thread—the power of faith. One such testament is found in Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee—a reminder that even in life's most turbulent moments, there is solace in surrendering ourselves to a higher power. Similarly, Rembrandt van Rijn's Supper at Emmaus captures an intimate moment where Christ reveals himself through breaking bread—an invitation for us all to find comfort and communion with our fellow believers. The friendship between David and Jonathan exemplifies loyalty and devotion beyond measure—showcasing how genuine connections can transcend societal boundaries. Meanwhile, Lindisfarne Gospels' intricately decorated pages remind us that art has long been used as a medium for expressing religious devotion. Moses holding his hands up during battle symbolizes both physical strength and spiritual reliance—a lesson on perseverance when faced with adversity. The First Passover serves as a poignant reminder of liberation from bondage—a story celebrated by countless generations throughout history. Bible events like Samson's extraordinary strength highlight humanity's capacity for greatness but also serve as cautionary tales about pride and temptation. And within icons like St. Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury lies legends surrounding relics such as the Holy Grail—an enduring fascination with objects believed to hold divine significance. Finally, we witness Jesus sharing his last meal with his apostles—the Last Supper—an act forever etched into our collective memory as a symbol of sacrifice and redemption.