Friday, February 17, 2012

Greek Bible Art: The Annunciation

The image shows The Annunciation by Fra Angelico (source). This verse is from Rev. 22:13.

ἐγὼ τὸ ἄλφα καὶ τὸ ὦ, ὁ πρῶτος καὶ ὁ ἔσχατος.
Ego sum alpha et omega, primus et novissimus.
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.





Greek Bible Art: Resurrection of Christ

This shows the Resurrection of Christ and Women at the Tomb by Fra Angelico (source). This verse is from Matthew 28:5.

ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν ταῖς γυναιξίν, μὴ φοβεῖσθε ὑμεῖς.
Angelus dixit mulieribus: Nolite timere.
The angel said unto the women: Fear not ye.




Greek Bible Art: Noli Me Tangere

Here you see Jesus speaking the words Noli Me Tangere by Fra Angelico (source). This verse is from John 20:17.

μή μου ἅπτου.
Noli me tangere.
Touch me not.







Greek Bible Art: Mocking of Christ

Here you see the Mocking of Christ by Fra Angelico (source). This verse is from John 19:2.

χαῖρε, ὁ βασιλεὺς τῶν ἰουδαίων· καὶ ἐδίδοσαν αὐτῶ ῥαπίσματα.
Ave, rex Judaeorum: et dabant ei alapas.
Hail, King of the Jews! And they smote him with their hands.




Greek Bible Art: The Road to Damascus

Here you see The Road to Damascus by Fra Angelico (source). This verse is from Acts 9:5.

ἐγώ εἰμι ἰησοῦς ὃν σὺ διώκεις
Ego sum Jesus, quem tu persequeris.
I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.




Greek Bible Art: Massacre of the Innocents

Here you see the Massacre of the Innocents by Fra Angelico (source). This verse is from Matthew 2:16.

ἀνεῖλεν πάντας τοὺς παῖδας τοὺς ἐν βηθλέεμ
Occidit omnes pueros, qui erant in Bethlehem.
He slew all the children that were in Bethlehem.