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Man carries a lamp on an Egyptian street - Egyptian Darkness
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Man carries a lamp on an Egyptian street - Egyptian Darkness
Egyptian Darkness - a phrase meaning very intense darkness, which comes from Exodus X.21-2: God then said to Moses, Stretch out your hand towards heaven, and let darkness, darkness so thick that it can be felt, cover Egypt. So Moses stretched out his hand towards heaven, and for three days there was thick darkness over the whole of Egypt. Date: circa 1907
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Allegorical Biblical Cairo Darkness Exodus Extreme Hold Illusion Intense Lamp Lamplighter Lamps Lighting Nightime Phrase Shadow Shadows Stylish Blackness
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In the heart of Cairo, Egypt, a man carries a lamp through the enveloping darkness, illuminating his path as he navigates the ancient streets. The year is circa 1907, and the scene transports us back to the biblical era of Exodus X.21-2, when God inflicted a darkness so intense it could be felt upon Egypt. This photograph, titled "Egyptian Darkness," captures the allegorical essence of that historical event, as the man's stylishly-dressed figure stands in stark contrast to the extreme blackness that surrounds him. The shadows cast by the lamp's flickering light dance upon the walls, adding an illusion of depth and mystery to the scene. The man, acting as a lamplighter, becomes a symbol of hope and resilience amidst the intense darkness, reminding us of the power of light to dispel the shadows and bring clarity to the night. This evocative image invites us to reflect on the historical significance of the darkness described in the Bible and the enduring human spirit that continues to shine through even in the darkest of times.
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