... are organized into a large pentagon, with the upper point of the pentagon being the entrance to the lower sanctuary. The entrance to the sanctuary consists of five ornately decorated, double glass doors. The carpet on the floor of the whole sanctuary and on the floors of the upper balcony is maroon red and provides a homey feeling to the sanctuary, and makes ... the audience feel and respect the area they are in, and the symbols around them. There are huge stained glass windows that cover the upper ceilings and walls around the sanctuary, with the beginning stained glass being Jesus bor...

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... a similar fate at the hands of the Roman Empire. "The obtrusive reference to the burning of the city in the parable of the great supper does seem to be an allusion to the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 (Matt 22:1-14, esp. v 7) " ("Matthew, Gospel of " 624). Once again, the King sent servants to invite guests to the wedding banquet, however this ... ...

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... of the observer, perhaps preoccupied with His flock. Above the table and guests, Dali refers to the crucifixion with the posed chest floating above the painting, where Rubens shows no allusion to the mysteries which followed the meal. Dali also portrays Jesus as a teacher, pointing out His father with his right hand and to Himself with his left, as though to ... ...

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... today's world where women enjoy more equanimity, where women have actually held vehicles of power, and wealth, and who can look forward to some reward for their collegiate labors (despite glass ceilings). Perhaps, if one looks further into the person of Jesus, one finds a person whose resulting religion forgot everything he came to do in person and deed. In order to ... ...

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... and the spirit of Ka-mutef in the cult of Isis. Another important parallel is the relationship between mother and son. Mary, as depicted in many paintings, statues, and stained glass windows, is often times holding the divine child Jesus in her arms. Similarly, Isis and her son Horus were also portrayed in such a manner. Thirdly, the death and resurrection of ... ...

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