Jebel Musa Collection

Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. From The Bible (Exodus 5.35)

Worship of the Golden Calf, c.1530. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Worship of the Golden Calf, c.1530. Other Title(s): Triptych with the Adoration of the Golden Calf

Moses Breaketh The Tables, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833 / 34. Creator: John Martin
Moses Breaketh The Tables, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833/34

The Covenant, c. 1843. Creator: Unknown
The Covenant, c. 1843

Moses Receiving the Tablets, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Moses Receiving the Tablets, 1548

Moses on Sinai (Le tables de Loi judaique), 1773. Creator: Simon Julien
Moses on Sinai (Le tables de Loi judaique), 1773

The Ras Sufsafeh (Mount Sinai), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Ras Sufsafeh (Mount Sinai), 1890. Mount Sinai in the Sinai desert of Egypt, one of the most important sacred places in the Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions

Christian at Mount Sinai, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Christian at Mount Sinai, c1910. Scene from " The Pilgrims Progress", by John Bunyan. Glass lantern slide produced by the Church Army Lantern Department which in 1905 had approximately 100

Mount Sinai - Acts vii 38, c1924. Creators: James Clark, Henry A Harper
Mount Sinai - Acts vii 38, c1924. Acts 7:38 He was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai

Convent of St Catherine with Mount Horeb, February 19th 1839 (1849). The Greek Orthodox St Catherines Monastery stands at the foot of the mountain where, according to the Bible

Leviticus 1: 1-7: the Law of Offerings
Leviticus 1:1-7: the Law of Offerings. God dictating the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School

Exodus 34: 1-10: Moses receives the second tablets with the Ten Commandments. Artist
Exodus 34:1-10: Moses receives the second tablets with the Ten Commandments. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School

Exodus 20: 1-5: Moses receiving the Ten Commandments
Exodus 20:1-5: Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School

The Convent of St Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Jebel Musa Mt Sinai Elijah hollow American Colony
Jebel Musa (Mt. Sinai). Elijahs hollow American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Egypt, Sinai

Moses receives the law, late 19th or early 20th century. Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai, as described in Exodus. Lantern slide

Mount Sinai, Egypt, c1870. Artist: W Dickens
Mount Sinai, Egypt, c1870. Mount Sinai, also known as Mount Horeb. Illustration from Sinai and Jerusalem; or Scenes from the Bible Lands by the Rev FW Holland, (London, c1870)

Mount Sinai: Jebel Musa as seen from Jebel Katharina, 1887. Artist: W Forrest
Mount Sinai: Jebel Musa as seen from Jebel Katharina, 1887. View of Mt Sinai in Egypt from Mt Catherine, at the foot of which is the Monastery of St Catherine

Languages: Moses receiving from God the tablets of the Law in Hebrew, 1512. Scene from the Bible (Exodus 34). The central group represents Greek

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"Jebel Musa: A Sacred Mountain of Biblical Significance" Jebel Musa, also known as Mount Sinai, holds a significant place in religious history, and is the very mountain where Moses descended with the tablets of the law, engraved with the Ten Commandments. The artistic depictions by renowned artists such as Gustave Dore and John Martin capture this pivotal moment in history. In 1866, Gustave Dore's artwork portrays Moses descending from Mount Sinai with an aura of divine light surrounding him. This powerful image symbolizes the importance and sanctity of the commandments he carried. Similarly, John Martin's illustration from 1833/34 showcases Moses breaking the first set of tablets upon witnessing his people worshiping a golden calf. This dramatic scene emphasizes Moses' righteous anger and his commitment to upholding God's laws. The Covenant depicted in an unknown artist's work from around 1843 highlights the sacred bond between God and His chosen people. It serves as a reminder that these commandments were not just rules but a covenantal agreement between God and humanity. Augustin Hirschvogel's depiction from 1548 captures Moses receiving the second set of tablets on Mount Sinai. The intricate details showcase both awe-inspiring natural surroundings and divine intervention during this holy encounter. Simon Julien's painting "Moses on Sinai" from 1773 beautifully illustrates how these tables became an integral part of Jewish tradition throughout centuries. Francis Frith’s photograph titled "The Written Valley" taken around 1857 showcases Jebel Musa’s breathtaking beauty—the rugged landscape that served as a backdrop for this monumental event in biblical history. Other artworks like "Christian at Mount Sinai" (c1910) by an unknown artist or "Mount Sinai - Acts vii 38" (c1924) by James Clark and Henry A Harper depict how this site has been revered not only by Jews but also by Christians.