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Redeemed for Five Shillings

By Elfric of Eynsham

Elfric, the tenth-century English abbot, suggests a practical way of thinking about the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.

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Posted February 2 2017

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The Judgment of Solomon

The tenth-century King of Israel demonstrated his legendary wisdom in a delicate custody battle.

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Picture: From the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent, via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.. Source.

Posted January 28 2017

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The Story of Esther

A young Jewish girl is chosen as the Queen of Persia, but quickly finds she has enemies.

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Posted September 28 2016

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Daniel and the Priests of Bel

An apparent miracle is revealed as sleight-of-hand.

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Posted September 4 2016

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The Story of Pentecost

Jesus’s apostles receive the gift of God’s Holy Spirit, and the startling effects quickly draw a crowd.

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Picture: © Karl and Ali, Geograph. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.. Source.

Posted June 23 2016

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins

From The Authorized Version

Five young women cared enough about a man’s wedding-day to make the smallest of sacrifices, and received the best of rewards.

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Picture: By James Tissot (1836-1902), from the Brooklyn Museum via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.. Source.

Posted April 26 2016

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