The Christ We Know by Laura Lee and Ashley Meyer

When you think of Jesus, does a particular image come to mind? Perhaps you saw a painting of Jesus on the walls of your church when you were growing up, or on the pages of a picture Bible. Do these images influence the image o Jesus you have in your head?

Although we have no artistic renderings of Jesus from his time on earth, and there is no description of his physical apearance in scripture, there have been many attempts on the part of the faithful to create an image that "looks like" Jesus. From second-century shepherds' wall drawings to Michelangelo's Pietå, the image of Christ has taken many forms. A brief look at the history of the develepment of the image of Christ, however, reveals that it cannot be contained by one set of features or one standarrd image. As we will learn from the three artists highlighted in this article, the image of Christ often reflects the culture and context of the artist creating the image.

Learn more about the historical development of the image of Christ, and see examples of these images, rendered by three modern artists. Read the full text of this article in the July/August 2010 issue of Horizons.

Call 866/802-3635 or subscribe to Horizons or order the July/August 2010 issue (HZN-10-230; $4 plus shipping).

Laura Lee is the Art Director in Presbyterian Women and Ashley Meyer is an Associate Editor in Presbyterian Women.

Korean Jesus by Ann Kim.

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What One PW Is Doing (More Than Food)
Going in Circles (Eden's Eats)
Mosaic
Discernment (The Piper and the Reed)
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Learn more about the historical development of the image of Christ, and see examples of these images, rendered by three modern artists. Read the full text of this article in the July/August 2010 issue of Horizons. Call 866/802-3635 or subscribe to Horizons or order the July/August 2010 issue (HZN-10-230; $4 plus shipping).	The Christ We Know by Laura Lee and Ashley Meyer When you think of Jesus, does a particular image come to mind? Perhaps you saw a painting of Jesus on the walls of your church when you were growing up, or on the pages of a picture Bible. Do these images influence the image o Jesus you have in your head? Although we have no artistic renderings of Jesus from his time on earth, and there is no description of his physical apearance in scripture, there have been many attempts on the part of the faithful to create an image that "looks like" Jesus. From second-century shepherds' wall drawings to Michelangelo's Pietå, the image of Christ has taken many forms. A brief look at the history of the develepment of the image of Christ, however, reveals that it cannot be contained by one set of features or one standarrd image. As we will learn from the three artists highlighted in this article, the image of Christ often reflects the culture and context of the artist creating the image. Learn more about the historical development of the image of Christ, and see examples of these images, rendered by three modern artists. Read the full text of this article in the July/August 2010 issue of Horizons. Call 866/802-3635 or subscribe to Horizons or order the July/August 2010 issue (HZN-10-230; $4 plus shipping). Laura Lee is the Art Director in Presbyterian Women and Ashley Meyer is an Associate Editor in Presbyterian Women. Korean Jesus by Ann Kim. Other Articles Online This Issue Deep Impact The Christ We Know Landscapes, Lectionary Drawings and Lampstands For All the Saints 2010 Thank Offering Dedication Service 2010 Thank Offering Recipients What One PW Is Doing (More Than Food) Going in Circles (Eden's Eats) Mosaic Discernment (The Piper and the Reed) Faithful Parenting (The Art of Parenting)	Current Issue JULY/AUGUST 2010 About This Issue Contents FREE Resource How to Use In Our Next Issue to Horizons or call (866) 802-3635 the July/August 2010 issue, HZN-10-230 ($4 plus shipping/handling)

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