Heliodorus Flagellated
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Heliodorus Flagellated
HELIODORUS Syrian courtier, ordered by Seeleucus Philopator to loot the Jewish temple at Jerusalem, is punished by angels who flog him severely
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Courtier Jerusalem Jewish Loot Ordered Philopator Punished Severely Syrian Flog Heliodorus
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image depicts the biblical story of Heliodorus, a Syrian courtier during the Seleucid Empire who was ordered by Seleucus Philopator to plunder the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 167 BC. The temple, a sacred place for the Jewish people, was a symbol of their identity and connection to their faith. Heliodorus' actions were seen as a desecration and an affront to Jewish religious sensibilities. The story goes that as Heliodorus and his soldiers approached the temple, they were met with resistance from the high priest, Onias III. Despite Onias' pleas, Seleucus ordered the looting to continue. In response, the Jewish people prayed to God for intervention. According to tradition, two angels appeared and severely flogged Heliodorus and his soldiers, causing them to retreat in fear. This print, created in the 19th century, captures the dramatic moment of Heliodorus' punishment. The angels are depicted as powerful and terrifying figures, wielding whips and inflicting pain upon the hapless courtier. Heliodorus, in turn, is shown cowering in fear, his face contorted in agony. The temple looms in the background, a reminder of the sacred space that was violated. The story of Heliodorus and the Second Temple is a significant one in Jewish history, and this print serves as a visual representation of the faith and resilience of the Jewish people in the face of persecution. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of religious freedom and the consequences of desecrating sacred spaces.
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