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King Solomon in artKing Solomon of the Bible undergoes various changes in post-biblical literature and especially in Jewish and Muslim art.
The Ark and the Temple at Dura EuroposIn the synagogue at Dura Europos, an entire row of paintings deals with the desert Tabernacle, the Jerusalem Temple and the Ark. How were these ancient elements of worship understood by the Jews of this Talmudic town
Jerusalem in ArtHow Jewish, Christian and Muslim artists have imagined and imaged Jerusalem throughout the ages, reflecting their views of the holy city's signficance
Art on the book of Judges: Women as victimsWomen as victims in the book of Judges epitomize the breakdown of society in that era. Artists attempt to understand the details and significance of their tragedies
Art on the Book of Judges: Dominant womenAn unusually large number of women appear in the Book of Judges. This essay examines how artists picture the dominant women of Judges - leaders, heroines and femmes fatales
The Life of Moses in ArtVarious aspects of Moses' character and role in the Torah and in later Jewish tradition are treated by artists, each of whom imagines Moses in accordance with the beliefs of their times, communities and religions.
The Splitting of the Red Sea in ArtThe splitting of the Red Sea and its crossing by the people of Israel is the culmination of their escape from the bondage in Egypt. How have artists pictured the miracle itself, the role of the people and the role of Moses?
David in artDavid - hero, singer, king - is the focus of much Jewish and Christian art, especially connected with his role as progenitor of the messiah
Elijah the prophet in artThe eccentric character, Elijah the prophet, is the subject of much Jewish, Christian and Muslim artwork, sometimes linked to biblical stories and often to later midrashim and interpretations of his adventures.
The Alphabet in ArtThe alphabet as the basic unit of written language has a strong place within Jewish tradition and mysticism, especially regarding Creation and Revelation. How has the alphabet been treated by artists?
The Story of Ruth in ArtThe scroll of Ruth is the bible's special expression of hesed - charity, caring. But artists show that the scroll also deals with the economic and emotional difficulties of women in biblical times.
The desert wanderings at Dura EuroposAmong the many paintings from the third century synagogue of Dura Europos, one has been identified as depicting Moses at a well. How did the artist understand this scene and what midrashic sources did he or she use
Cain and Abel in ArtThe story of Cain and Abel is the first in a series of tales of fraternal rivalry in the book of Genesis. It has attracted much attention from Jewish, Christian and Muslim artists, who express their understandings of the meaning of the story in the details of their artwork
Ezekiel - From Destruction to Restoration at Dura EuroposAmong the paintings in the synagogue of Dura Europos, special place is given to the prophet Ezekiel's visions, and especially to the Valley of Dry Bones. How did the Durene artist imagine the prophet's extraordinary vision and its meaning for this 3rd century community?
Jacob's dream in artJacob's dream/ladder is his first encounter with God and a turning point in his life. Examination of the artwork on this story reveals a variety of readings of the man and the symbol
Jacob's struggles in artJacob is frequently portrayed in conflict with others. Artists and other commentators hint at the internal struggle that these conflicts express.
The Flood in artArtistic interpretations of the story of Noah's ark relate mainly to the "reality" of life in close quarters under difficult circumstances.
The story of Jonah the Prophet in artWhile the story of Jonah the prophet is supposedly known to all, the book of Jonah contains many enigmas. Jewish, Christian and Muslim artists have expressed their reading of Jonah, by way of his physical characteristics and the fish that swallowed him
The Song of Songs in artJewish, Christian and Muslim art are replete with representations of the Song of Songs, mainly interpreted allegorically.
The Tower of Babel in ArtWhy was the tower of Babel destroyed, who built it and what are its modern implicatons according to various artists?
