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COLONIALISM / LESSON 1901
A little white girl gives a Christian scripture lesson to an Asian woman. Date: 1901

SCRIPTURE READING
Scripture reading in the mens ward of a night refuge, London Date: 1870

Tibetan scripture tablets, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Manuscript Cutting Showing a Scene from Hebrew Scripture, Perhaps the Life of King David(?), c
Manuscript Cutting Showing a Scene from Hebrew Scripture, Perhaps the Life of King David (?), ca. 1400

Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge, 1872. A man reads the bible in a night shelter dormitory. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

The Talents, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Talents, 1936. Illustration for Matthew 25: Parable of the Talents. A master returns to his house after entrusting his servants with property on which he hoped to see some gain

The Leaven, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Leaven, 1936. Matthew 13:33 Parable of the Leaven. with related scripture pictures by Warren Camp Designs. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd

The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple (cropped), 1854-1855, (1936). Mary and Jospeh find the young Christ in dialogue with the rabbis in the Temple of Jerusalem

Stupa made of stone slabs printed with Buddhist scripture in Tagong Monastery, Tagong, western Sichuan, China

Historiated initial depicting the death of the Virgin, from an unknown manuscript
XCF291051 Historiated initial depicting the death of the Virgin, from an unknown manuscript, 12th-13th century (vellum) by European School; Private Collection; European, out of copyright

Holding Hands And Praying Over The Bible

Interracial Group Holding A Bible

Dotalia of the Cathedral Church of San Pedro of Vic, a document written on parchment by Ermemir Quintilia, canon of Osona, and dated August 31, 1038

Letter I illuminated with figurations of the bust of Jesus Christ and an evangelist, corresponding to the part of the four Gospels in the Missale Parvum, manuscript on parchment, c

Table of concordance of the four gospels, biblical references are framed between columns crowned with horseshoes, capitals and bases decorated with human and animal heads

Missale Parvum. Manuscript on parchment, c. 1075 - 1100, work attributed to the Scriptorium of the Cathedral of Girona

Athelstan ordering publication of the scriptures translated into Anglo-Saxon, 930s (1793)
Athelstan ordering the scriptures to be made public after having had them translated into the Anglo-Saxon language, 930s (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W

Queens Who Cut the Bogs of Glanna, Judith of Scripture, and Glorianna, 1910. Artist: Harry Clarke
Queens Who Cut the Bogs of Glanna, Judith of Scripture, and Glorianna, 1910. One of the Queens? Panels designed for the library of Laurence Waldrons library in Marino, Ballybrack, Killiney, Co

Yemeni orthodox Jew, 1914 (1936). Artist: Donald McLeish
Yemeni orthodox Jew, 1914 (1936). From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Syriac version of the Pentateuch, 1926. The Pentateuch comprises the first five books of the Old Testament. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation

Hebrew version of the Pentateuch, 1926. The Pentateuch comprises the first five books of the Old Testament. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation

Inscribed Amulet, 1923. Paper with text and locket designed to hold it. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Traditional Torah scroll book and yad. Jewish symbols

Close-up detail of a Torah in hebrew and a star of David. Jewish symbols

Mesopotamia. Michaux stone or Kudurru. Late Kassite period. 1
Mesopotamia. Babylonial. Michaux stone or Kudurru. Late Kassite period found near Baghdad. 11th Century BC. Marduk-nadin-ahhe reign. 2n Dynasty of Isin. National Library. Paris. France

Mesopotamia. Kudurru (stele) of Shitti-Marduk. Nebuchadnezza
Mesopotamia. Kudurru (stele) of Shitti-Marduk. Limestone. Inscription. Cuneiform. Nebuchadnezzar I (1124-1105 BC) reign. Elamite campaign. From Sippar (Abu Habba). Babylonian

Kudurru (stele) of King Marduk-zakir-shumi (852-828 BC). An act of donation to a priest of the temple of Eana of Uruk. Mesopotamia. Limestone. Cuneiforme. Babylon exposore. Louvre. Paris

Worship of Ra in the west, Litany of Ra. Egypt
Worship of Ra in the west, Litany of Ra. Papyrus. Third Intermediate Period. 21st Dynasty. 1075-946 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Relief depicting a butchering scene. Egypt
Tomb relief depicting a butchering scene. Limestone. Old Kingdom. 5th Dynasty. 2350 BC. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Stele with Liyanite dedication to the God Dhu Ghabat. 5th-2nd century BC. Red sandstone; 86x37x30cm al- Ula. Departament of Archaeology Museum, King Saud University, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia. Pre-Islam

Statue-cube of Senenmut and Princess Neferure. Egypt
Egyptian Art. Statue-cube of Senenmut and Princess Neferure. Senenmut was architect and royal chancellor during the reign of Hatshepsut and guardian of her daughter, Neferure

The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

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A Sadhu reads on the ghats

Christian Artwork 2 Corinthians 16: 9
Christian artwork with water and trees depicting 2 Corinthians 16:9; Artwork

Hand-painted lettering sign Joshua 1: 9
Bible verse on barn board sign with hand-painted lettering, Joshua 1:9; Calicali, Ecuador

Tulips in a vase with Romans 5: 5 in French
Purple tulips in a vase with Romans 5:5 scripture in French

Tulips in a vase with Romans 5: 5
Purple tulips in a vase with Romans 5:5 scripture

Scriptorium Of A Monastery From The Book The Church Of England A History For The People Published C. 1910
Scriptorium Of A Monastery From The Book The Church Of England A History For The People Published C.1910

View Of The Interior Of A Church With Stained Glass Windows And An Open Bible; Bamburgh, Northumberland, England

An Open Bible On Display In A Church With Colourful Stained Glass Windows; Bamburgh, Northumberland, England

Close up of a gold ring with the shadow of an heart on book about love; Calgary Alberta Canada

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"Scripture: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of human history as you explore the captivating world of scripture. From ancient civilizations to modern times, these diverse forms of written expression have shaped our beliefs, values, and understanding of the world. Marvel at a mesmerizing mosaic adorned with Arabic and Kufic calligraphy, serving as a testament to the beauty and intricacy of scriptural artistry. This masterpiece on a wall transports us back to an era where words were transformed into visual poetry. Behold a biblical verse sculpture standing tall in Jerusalem, Israel. Its presence evokes a sense of reverence and contemplation, reminding us of the profound impact that sacred texts have had on countless lives throughout centuries in this Middle Eastern region. Gaze upon the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great, its Akkadian cuneiform inscriptions recounting tales from ancient Mesopotamia. As we decipher these symbols etched onto clay tablets, we gain insights into one of humanity's earliest recorded systems for preserving knowledge. A Neo-Sumerian statue depicting Gudea stands before us—an artifact from 2120 BC—its body adorned with intricate cuneiform script. This relic offers glimpses into religious practices and societal structures during this bygone era in Girsu, Iraq. Transport yourself to another time through a colored engraving showcasing The Euphrates and Tigris rivers—the cradle of civilization itself. These lifelines nurtured communities that would later give birth to various scriptures across different cultures along their banks. Discover an ancient peace treaty known as the Kadesh Treaty—a remarkable agreement between Egypt and Hittite kingdoms dating back to 1269 BC. Preserved within its text lies evidence not only of diplomatic relations but also insights into legal frameworks established by early civilizations. Pause before Witiza tombstone within Basilica Saints Justo and Pastor—a tangible reminder that scripture extends beyond religious contexts.