A handbook of legendary and mythological art (1890)
Clement, Clara Erskine, 1834-1916 · Boston Houghton, Mifflin · leaf 169
ne of the Church legends teaches thathe never died, and is founded upon the words which Jesus spoke toPeter (John xii. 21, 22) ; but it is not generally taught or believed.This idea is represented in art by hre descending into an open grave,and lying down in sleep, rather thjan death. The Greek… … 154 LEGENDS AND STORIES ino-. St. Isidore relates that at Rome an attempt was made againstthe life of John, by poisoning the sacramental cup. When he tookthe cup, the poison came forth in the form of a serpent, and hedrank the wine unhurt, while the poisoner fell dead at his feet. It issaid to have…
Art and mythology · Christian art and symbolism
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