Nativity of Jesus

attributed to the apostles Matthew and John. The Apostles accompanied Jesus thought his ministry and therefore would have been witnesses to his…

The images of God, Jesus, and Mary have become a foundation in Christianity, and are virtually unavoidable; hence why the Christian depiction of Jesus Christ has become one of the most recognizable images in the world. Here, the question arises as to why do Christians have such vivid and polarizing depictions of divinity, when the other…

The Proclamation of John the Baptist 1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; 3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” 4 John the baptizer appeared[e] in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the…

Christmas is certainly a popular celebration in terms of cultural and social significance. For Christian, Christmas is a sacred religious holiday as they celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. People around the world have been observing the traditions and practices in both religious and secular. Common Christmas customs includes exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas tree, attending mass, sharing meals with family and friends and of course waiting for Santa Claus to give out gifts. How do you…

In the first opening, in the Annunciation panel and the Nativity panel there are so many vivid colors and elements that there is less of a central focus than the closed state. Another contrasting theme between the states is the use of symmetry. In the closed state, Christ on the cross is in the direct center…

digging and research in a specified area; however, to uncover truths about Jesus Christ, there was no removal of dirt, as the world 's most sold book was dug into. Although Christianity continues to be the most popular religion, scholars came together in a Seminar, seeking to find the provable truth, which leads to unpopular conclusions. Throughout the article entitled, The Gospel Truth? by David Van Biema, the question of Jesus and the two lenses through which we see him, faith and history, are…

born as food among the Shepherds On one of the days of the class in the Holy Land, we celebrated midnight Christmas Mass at a cave chapel at Shepherd’s Fields, the fields identified since ancient times with the shepherds who saw the Star of the Nativity. The Gospel of Luke recounts the angels proclamation: “Now there were shepherds in that region living in the…

outside, two beautiful stone statues stood depicting Mary and Pope John Paul II on either side of the church. In the spring, we would crown Mary with an intricate and flourishing flower crown. During Christmas, a nativity scene was in front of the statue of Mary, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In addition, a tall flagpole waved the American and Polish flag, representing pride in our freedom…

The major difference between the Maestà and the Sistine Ceiling are the surfaces in which each painting was painted on. For example, the Maestà resides upon a flat, two-sided wall which allows for public viewing of one side while utilizing the opposite side for special occasions. This wall also serves as an altarpiece in the Cathedral of Siena, employing the flat surface to effectively divide the wall into an easily comprehensible story. Yet, with the Sistine Ceiling, painted upon the curved…

Handel’s “Messiah” is a beautiful piece of music set to biblical literature. Today most people recognize the “Messiah” due to its presence during the holiday season. It is currently used to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. However, in the 18th century, it was not performed during the holiday season like it is today in the twenty-first century. The “Messiah,” written in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, is full of scriptural text. Specifically, “Pifa(13), Recitative(14a), Accompagnato(14b),…