The Bible In Paintings, #221: THE "MINOR" PROPHETS

Bing Images | c.2,200 BC - c.95 AD | by the Father, Son & Holy Spirit

[daniel1212]

Thanks. Your post was a non sequitur without your belated explanation.

That is absurd You refer to Sodom and Gomorrah in your post and in response I post a reply on the same and yet you assert that has no relevance to what preceded it? Just what is your objection anyway? You thread is about artistic depictions of Biblical events, and thus I would think you would welcome one even if you had not mentioned the specific events. It is that you do not like the message that goes with the picture?

[Hebrews 11:6]

I "referred to Sodom and Gomorrah" in my post only by including a link to my thread covering it along with 225 other links. That's not a reference, it's a footnote. Nowhere else on this thread did I or anyone mention or discuss them.

More to the point, this thread was wholly about the twelve minor prophets: that was the entire context. So, your post about S&G was out of that context, and it would have been courteous if you had simply explained why you included it. Now, I am "absurd" and unwelcoming, for innocently requesting clarification. I just wondered what your point was in posting about S&G on a post about the minor prophets: I was trying to understand you.

I do welcome comments about every aspect of Bible art; two days ago another poster responded on the Noah's Ark thread--not about that thread, but directly on it. That is another option for commenters.

[daniel1212]

I "referred to Sodom and Gomorrah" in my post only by including a link to my thread covering it along with 225 other links. That's not a reference, it's a footnote. Nowhere else on this thread did I or anyone mention or discuss them. More to the point, this thread was wholly about the twelve minor prophets: that was the entire context. So, your post about S&G was out of that context, and it would have been courteous if you had simply explained why you included it. Now, I am "absurd" and unwelcoming, for innocently requesting clarification. I just wondered what your point was in posting about S&G on a post about the minor prophets: I was trying to understand you

It was a link as part of your list of pages of a series that you posted, not a mere footnote, and thus you should welcome any comment or supplement to them, and your response was not a mere inquiry, but the flavor of rebuke, that why did you post this "since it has no readily apparent connection to anything on this thread." Yet you expressed no objection to a picture of two mermaid-type creatures of Chester Cathedral.

All relevant to Biblical themes and art. No copyright either.

But this protest has worked out for the good of me finding even more paintings of Biblical themes by the exceptional Martin.

The_Plains_of_Heaven:

Paradise, Adam and Eve

:The Assuaging of the Waters

The Seventh Plague

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still

Destruction of Tyre

The Great Day of His Wrath

The Last Judgement

Consistent with the theme of Divine judgment he also has the Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum

Larger versions can be found on the WP pages on Martin.

[Hebrews 11:6]

All I wanted to know by my inquiry was, "What are you meaning? What connection are you making between Sodom and Gomorrah and the minor prophets?" I was respecting you by trying to understand your meaning, which was not obvious.

You could, and in my opinion should, have forestalled all of this by simply accompanying your original post by indicating something to the effect that: "Regarding your earlier link to Sodom and Gomorrah...." Common courtesy requires that much, instead of making a monkey out of me by making me guess.

[daniel1212]

All I wanted to know by my inquiry was, "What are you meaning? What connection are you making between Sodom and Gomorrah and the minor prophets?" I was respecting you by trying to understand your meaning, which was not obvious. You could, and in my opinion should, have forestalled all of this by simply accompanying your original post by indicating something to the effect that: "Regarding your earlier link to Sodom and Gomorrah...." Common courtesy requires that much, instead of making a monkey out of me by making me guess.

Sorry: I was in a rush and had just posted that image someplace else so it was handy, and I did not think posting Biblically themed art (on a very major event) on a thread about Biblically themed art really needed explanation, while you seemed to be upset by this, and have yet to express any appreciation of these many profound paintings, even though your thread sees few responses.

[Hebrews 11:6]

First, please forgive the inconsiderate way I phrased my initial inquiry--it was thoughtless, and I offer no excuse. My God, especially through Ephesians 4:29, and my wife, through those same 44 years, have trained me to do better than that.

My threads' response counts are a matter of complete indifference to me, because I conduct this series not for the crowd but for my Lord; my job is to deliver to Him the loaves and fishes, but it is then His responsibility to deliver them to whomever He wishes. So, if you were making sport of me by alluding to them, you didn't score there.

I have refrained altogether from commenting on the pictures you have posted because you, not they, are my first and only priority while this discord and lack of rapport between us exists. Pictures are utterly unimportant to me compared to your value.

Dan

[daniel1212]

So, if you were making sport of me by alluding to them, you didn't score there.

What I meant was seeing as there were few responses then objection to my addition of Biblical art to a thread/series of Biblical art should not have found objection on that basis but welcomed.

I have refrained altogether from commenting on the pictures you have posted because you, not they, are my first and only priority while this discord and lack of rapport between us exists. Pictures are utterly unimportant to me compared to your value.

Thanks but they go together. In fact as part of my work in ministry, by the grace of God, I make evangelistic signs, which explains my focus on themes of eternity, mainly using the "Bridge" poster ($4.00 plus shipping) which I enhance to help souls "get the picture" that they are headed for one of two eternal destinations, and that what they do with Jesus Christ determines that, and thus repent and believe. The product image below is missing part of the left side:

Here is a story of the main user of that sign (a weathered one in this case) who presently he is in FL.

He is doing what this rather dated picture that I added color to (via pencils)a header and footer to exhorts:

Here is another early attempt by me to add color to another old gospel illustration:

I collected a lot of the newspaper illustrations from Pace, as this,

And from tracts, like this:

I like evangelistic art, and there is little like the above, and I do not really like much of the medieval art which I perceive were done by religious but (usually) lost souls.

Anyway, I apologize for our adversarial relationship insomuch as it was my fault.

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Didn't get a chance to mention yesterday, but I really liked #22, the fingers on the banner broke the 4^th wall and seemed to make him come alive.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Nice catch! I hadn’t even noticed that. You’re quite right. It’s a wonderful rendering.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Glad we’re now squared away with each other. A little later, when I have time, I will review all the art you have taken the trouble to post here.

[Hebrews 11:6]

I was somewhat familiar with Martin and have posted two or three of his works, but I've not surveyed his portfolio. He certainly isn't afraid of the grand panorama, more so than anyone I know of.

Evangelical signs is an interesting and laudable ministry. I'm sure there's an interesting story there, which everyone in heaven will be eager to hear.

Is the bridge painting your original artwork?

[daniel1212]

Is the bridge painting your original artwork?

Oh no, about that only think i can draw is my breath! The Bridge(copyright© by William C. Ressler) is by William Russell.