CHRISTMAS BIBLE-ART, Episode #23 of 33: BABY JESUS IN THE TEMPLE, WITH SIMEON & ANNA

[Hebrews 11:6]

CHRISTMAS BIBLE-ART EPISODE #23 of 33

BABY JESUS IN
THE TEMPLE, WITH
SIMEON & ANNA

L U K E
CHAPTER 2

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
    you now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
    which you have prepared in the sight of
    all people,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
    and for glory to your people Israel.”

The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

1
JAMES TISSOT
"The Aged Simeon"

2
ANDREY SHISHKIN
"Simeon with Jesus"

3
PETR BRANDL
"Simeon with the Infant Jesus"

4
GERBRAND VAN DEN EECKHOUT
"Simeon in the Temple.
Nunc dimittis (Now, dismiss)"

5
JAN VAN BIJLERT
"St Simeon Presenting the Infant Christ in the Temple"

6
AERT DE GELDER
"Simeon's Song of Praise"

7
MIKE MOYERS
"My Eyes Have Seen Salvation"

8
"Simeon in the Temple"

9
REMBRANDT
"Simeon's Song of Praise"

10
Source

11
Source

12
Source

13
"The Prophecy of Simeon"

14
Source

15
JOHN OPIE
"The Presentation in the Temple"

16
NICK PAYNE
"St. Simeon"

17
GREG OLSEN
"A Light to the Gentiles"

18
GIOVANNI BELLINI
"Now Dismiss"

19
JOHN OPIE
"Nunc Dimittis"

20
Source

21
MICHAEL HEALY
"Simeon"

22
SARAH PURSER and ALFRED ERNEST CHILD
"Nunc Dimittis"

23
CLÁUDIO PASTRO
"Simẽao"

24
ALFRED GÉRENTE
"Nunc Dimittis"

25
"Candlemas"

26
A L MOORE
"Nunc Dimittis"

27
SHRIGLEY and HUNT
"Presentation of Christ at the Temple,
with Simeon, Mary and Anna"

28
"Simeon and Anna"

29
MATTHIAS STOM
"The Adoration of the Infant Jesus"

30
Source

31
ANDREI MIRONOV
"Saint Simeon with the Christ Child"

There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

32
REMBRANDT
"Simeon and Anna Recognize the Lord in Jesus"

33
JAMES TISSOT
"Saint Anne"

34
REMBRANDT
"Anna"

35
REMBRANDT
"The Prophetess Anna"

36
TODD L THOMAS
"Prophetess Anna in the Temple"

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When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

To be continued…

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Episode #22 of 33

LINKS TO PREVIOUS EPISODES:
  #1—JESUS’ VERY INTERESTING GENEALOGY
  #2—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR ZECHARIAH
  #3—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR MARY, Part 1
  #4—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR MARY, Part 2
  #5—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR MARY, Part 3
  #6—MARY VISITS HER COUSIN ELIZABETH, Part 1
  #7—MARY VISITS HER COUSIN ELIZABETH, Part 2
  #8—MARY'S "MAGNIFICAT" PRAISES GOD
  #9—THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
#10—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR JOSEPH
#11—JOSEPH AND MARY WED
#12—JOSEPH AND MARY TRAVEL TO BETHLEHEM
#13—NO ROOM AT THE INN
#14—IT'S A BOY! Part 1
#15—IT'S A BOY! Part 2
#16—IT'S A BOY! Part 3
#17—SHEPHERDS, FIRST TO HEAR OF THE SAVIOR, Part 1
#18—SHEPHERDS, FIRST TO HEAR OF THE SAVIOR, Part 2
#19—SHEPHERDS, FIRST TO SEE THE SAVIOR, Part 1
#20—SHEPHERDS, FIRST TO SEE THE SAVIOR, Part 2
#21— OUCH!!! JESUS IS CIRCUMCISED

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[CharlesOConnell]

The Presentation in the Temple is both
The 4th Joyful Mystery, and
the First Sword of the Seven Sorrows.

Giovanni Bellini, 1459

And thine own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed. – Luke 2:35

[etabeta]

Always remarkable paintings,stained glass windows (especially #27 and the carving in oak at #13.
#9 Rembrandt.
#18 by the Venetian artist Bellini, known for his soft and luminous art.
#31 Mironov
#36 Todd L.Thomas

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Thanks for adding Bellini’s gorgeous contribution. Don’t know how I missed it, especially having included the copy by his son-in-law Mantegna yesterday.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Thank you, Alba. I’m always agog at Mironov’s powerful closeups.