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Moses Breaks the Tables
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Moses Breaks the Tables
He comes down from Mt Sinai bringing the Tables of the Law, only to find the Israelites worshipping a Golden Calf instead; angry, he breaks the tablets
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Angry Breaks Bringing Calf Fin D Israelites L Aw Moses Sinai Tables Tablets Testament Worshipping
EDITORS COMMENTS
Moses: A Figure of Righteous Indignation - A Stirring Depiction of Moses' Descent from Mount Sinai and the Discovery of the Golden Calf (Mary Evans Picture Library/Mary Evans) In this evocative image from the annals of biblical history, Moses is depicted as a towering figure of righteous indignation, his countenance etched with anger and disbelief. The scene unfolds at the foot of Mount Sinai, where Moses, having spent forty days and nights in communion with God, was expected to return with the Ten Commandments, the very foundation of the Mosaic Law. However, upon his descent, Moses was met with a shocking sight: the Israelites, in a moment of collective apostasy, had fashioned a golden calf and were worshipping it as their god. The tablets of the law clutched tightly in his hands, Moses recoils in horror and disbelief, his face a mask of fury and disappointment. This powerful image, captured by an unidentified artist, offers a poignant reminder of the complexities of religious devotion and the consequences of idolatry. The golden calf, an enduring symbol of the Israelites' faithlessness, stands in stark contrast to the sacred tablets of the law, which Moses had so painstakingly received from God. The event at Mount Sinai, recounted in the book of Exodus, is a pivotal moment in both the Old Testament and the history of monotheistic religion. It underscores the importance of faithfulness, obedience, and the potential consequences of straying from the divine path. This evocative print, with its rich historical and religious significance, is a testament to the enduring power of the biblical narrative and the human capacity for both inspiration and transgression.
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