The history of Our Lord as exemplified in works of art: with that of His types; St. John the Baptist; and other persons of the Old and New Testament (1864)
e mediaeval series of Christian Art, Isaac bearing the wood is the type of Christ carrying His Cross. On this account the wood is generally placed crosswise on Isaac's shoulders. The analogy of this incident gains force from the prevalent belief that Mount Moriah and Calvary are the same locality,… … of Abraham and Melchise- 52 Isaac carrying Wood. (Bible, 13th century. British Museum). dec. This mysterious per- sonage of the Old Testament is not only accepted as an important type of our Saviour, but has been by some commentators considered as a vision of the Saviour Himself. St. Paul first…
Jesus Christ · Christian art and symbolism
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