The Ascension of Jesus at the Mount of Olives

Description

"And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven." Luke 24:51 ASV

Illustration of Jesus ascending into heaven while surrounded by his disciples. Christ's mother, Mary, kneels with the other disciples on his right. A beam of light descends from the sky and surrounds Jesus.

Keywords

angels, apostles, Ascending, Blessed Virgin Mary, bright light, disciples, heaven, Life of Christ, mary, Mount of Olives, Resurrection, right hand of God, risen, The Ascension

Galleries

Bible Stories, Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension

Source:

Benziger Brothers, Inc. Bible Stories for Little Children (New York, NY: Benziger Brothers, Inc., 1894) 99