| Author |
Bailey, Henry Turner, 1865-1931 |
| LoC No. |
01029425
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| Title |
The Great Painters' Gospel
Pictures Representing Scenes and Incidents in the Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michael Gray, Diocese of San Jose
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| Summary |
"The Great Painters' Gospel" by Henry Turner Bailey is a unique collection of artistic interpretations of biblical scenes, written in the late 19th century. The work features illustrations and paintings that depict significant moments from the life of Jesus Christ, accompanied by scriptural quotations and insights for comparative study. Through the lens of visual art, this publication aims to explore and understand the stories of the Gospel in an accessible and engaging manner. At the start of the text, readers are introduced to a detailed table of contents that lays out various gospel events, such as the Annunciation, Nativity, and key moments from Jesus' ministry. Each section highlights specific paintings by renowned artists like Titian and Hofmann, correlating their visual depictions with the corresponding scripture verses. Bailey emphasizes the value of visual representations in teaching and understanding these biblical narratives, aiming to foster a deeper connection to the spiritual messages conveyed through both scripture and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
N: Fine Arts
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| Subject |
Painting
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| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Biography
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| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Art
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38500 |
| Release Date |
Jan 5, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
156 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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