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The Golden Calf
When he comes back from talking to God, he finds that the Israelites, encouraged by his brother Aaron, are worshipping a golden calf : he is not at all pleased
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Aaron Brother Calf Encouraged Finds Israelites Moses Pleased Talking Testament Worshipping
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of disbelief and anger on the face of Moses as he returns to the Israelite camp to find his people, under the influence of his brother Aaron, worshipping a golden calf instead of the God who had led them out of Egypt. A central figure in the Old Testament of the Bible, Moses had spent forty days and nights on Mount Sinai in communication with God, receiving the Ten Commandments and establishing a covenant between God and the Israelites. Upon his return, Moses was met with a shocking sight: an ornate golden calf, crafted from the gold that the Israelites had brought with them from Egypt, being worshipped as a god. The Israelites, feeling abandoned by Moses and uncertain of his return, had turned to their own desires and created an idol to represent their faith. Moses' reaction is one of profound disappointment and anger. He throws down the tablets of the Ten Commandments, shattering them in his fury. The event is a turning point in the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, a reminder of their faithlessness and the importance of staying true to their covenant with God. This powerful image, with its rich symbolism and dramatic composition, invites reflection on the complexities of religious faith and the human tendency to stray from the path of righteousness.
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