A handbook of legendary and mythological art (1890)
Clement, Clara Erskine, 1834-1916 · Boston Houghton, Mifflin · leaf 244
He it was whom God com-missioned to expel Satan and the re-bellious ano-els from heaven. His officenow is believed to be twofold, — includ-ing that of patron saint of the Churchon earth, and Lord of the souls of thedead ; deciding their merits, present-incr the good to God, and sending theevil and… … (Cathedral of Cortona, about7th century.) St. Michael. ILLUSTRATED IN ART. 22!) [sraelites on their journey, contended with Satan for the body ofMoses (Jude 5), put blessings instead of curses in Balaams mouth(Num. xxii. 35), was with Joshua at Jericho (Josh. v. 13), appearedto Gideon (Judges vi.…
Art and mythology · Christian art and symbolism
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