The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created by artist Albrecht Dürer in 1498. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper. This woodcut depicts St. John in the presence of the almighty, which is from the Bible, Book of Revelation.

Almighty

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created…

This is an illustration of The Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel appears to the Blessed Virgin Mary to inform her of her impending pregnancy. Mary sits near a prayer book, her arms crossed, surrounded by flowers, as Gabriel approaches via a set of stairs. Two doves sit on the railing. The countryside is pictured in the background on the left side of the illustration.

The Annunciation: The Angel Gabriel Appears to the Virgin Mary

This is an illustration of The Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel appears to the Blessed Virgin Mary…

An example of a weapon used during biblical times.

Battering Ram

An example of a weapon used during biblical times.

This bible was bound in Morocco. It is enriched with embossing and illuminated coloring.

Bible

This bible was bound in Morocco. It is enriched with embossing and illuminated coloring.

This bible was bound in Morocco. It is enriched with embossing and illuminated coloring.

Bible

This bible was bound in Morocco. It is enriched with embossing and illuminated coloring.

"But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them." Mark 10:14-16 KJV

Jesus Blessing Little Children

"But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come…

St. Jerome in his Cell is an engraving that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514. It shows St. Jerome writing amongst a lion, dog and a skull. St. Jerome was a Roman Catholic priest who was known for translating the Bible into Latin during the 5th century.

St. Jerome In His Cell

St. Jerome in his Cell is an engraving that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514.…

This bible cover is carved in boxwood. It is engraved with arrangements of wheat, grapes and flowers.

Bible Cover

This bible cover is carved in boxwood. It is engraved with arrangements of wheat, grapes and flowers.

"Contains the narrative of the flood as pieced together and published by George Smith in 1872. There are sixteen fragments in the restoration."—Webster, 1913

The Deluge Tablet

"Contains the narrative of the flood as pieced together and published by George Smith in 1872. There…

An ancient epistle, or letter found in the Bible.

Epistle

An ancient epistle, or letter found in the Bible.

"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he was moved with compassion, and came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on them oil and wine; and he set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him." Luke 10:33-34 ASV
<p>Illustration of the Good Samaritan kneeling next to the injured man. He wraps a cloth across the front of the man. The two men are placed in front of a large tree. A donkey stands next to the tree, behind the men. A city is in the background. Two travelers, one of the left and one on the right, are pictured in the background.

The Good Samaritan Helps an Injured Man on the Road

"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he was moved with…

This illustration shows the gems worn on the breast plate of the high priest of the Hebrews. Each of these gems is mentioned in the Bible.
1) Cornelian (Reuben)
2) Topaz (Simeon)
3) Emerald (Levi)
4) Ruby (Judah)
5) Sapphire (Issachar)
6) Diamond (Zebulon)
7) Hyacinth (Dan)
8) Agate (Naphtali)
9) Amethyst (Gad)
10) Chrysolite (Asher)
11) Sardonyx (Joseph)
12) Jasper (Benjamin)

Hebrew Breastplate

This illustration shows the gems worn on the breast plate of the high priest of the Hebrews. Each of…

"Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men." Matthew 2:16 KJV

Killing the Male Children under the Age of Two

"Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and…

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created by artist Albrecht Dürer in 1498. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper. This woodcut depicts St. John in the presence of the almighty, which is from the Bible, Book of Revelation.

The Four Horsemen

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created…

"A papyrus of the first century A.D., containing the Ten Commandments. It was discovered in Egypt."&mdash;Webster, 1913

Ancient Hebrew Manuscript

"A papyrus of the first century A.D., containing the Ten Commandments. It was discovered in Egypt."—Webster,…

Saint Mark sitting an a cloth-covered table writing the Gospel. Scrolls rest on the table. Beside him rests a lion, the Evangelist's traditional symbol.

Saint Mark Writing

Saint Mark sitting an a cloth-covered table writing the Gospel. Scrolls rest on the table. Beside him…

Saint Matthew sitting an a cloth-covered table writing the Gospel. The Holy Spirit, represented as a dove, hovers over his shoulder. Books and a human skull rest on the table. The skull, presumably, is a reference to man, the Evangelist's traditional symbol.

Saint Matthew Writing

Saint Matthew sitting an a cloth-covered table writing the Gospel. The Holy Spirit, represented as a…

Most likely the Chaldean name for a flute with two reads.  Daniel 3:5.

Mishrokitha

Most likely the Chaldean name for a flute with two reads. Daniel 3:5.

Illustration of a monk, displaying an open book. His hood is pointed and appears to be unattached from his habit. His habit includes a robe-like undergarment with a short tunic on top. Crosses appear in a vertical line down the center of the front of the tunic.

A Monk with a Pointed Hood and Crosses on His Habit

Illustration of a monk, displaying an open book. His hood is pointed and appears to be unattached from…

Myrrh, found in the old testament of the bible as one of the three gifts given to Jesus on the day of his birth.

Myrrh

Myrrh, found in the old testament of the bible as one of the three gifts given to Jesus on the day of…

This is a print by German artist Johann Otmar in 1502 . It depicts St. Francis reading a bible outside between trees. In each corner of the print are symbols of the four Evangelists: top left, St. John represented by the eagle; top right, St. Mark represented by the lion; bottom left, St. Matthew represented by the winged man; and bottom right, St. Luke represented by the ox.

Johann Otmar

This is a print by German artist Johann Otmar in 1502 . It depicts St. Francis reading a bible outside…

Saint Paul and Saint Peter in prison, one seated, both bound in chains. One man has a book on his lap. Five prisoners come before the two apostles, kneeling or holding their arms out to them. A small fountain erupts from the floor when Peter prays. The prisoners are able to be baptized in the fountain.

Paul and Peter in Prison, Baptizing Other Prisoners

Saint Paul and Saint Peter in prison, one seated, both bound in chains. One man has a book on his lap.…

"Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious." Acts 17:22

Paul Preaching on Mars' Hill

"Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things…

"And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands." Acts 12:7

Peter Delivered from Prison by an Angel

"And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter…

A pictorial banner featuring the image of an oil lamp and a book on a scroll.

Pictorial Banner with an Oil Lamp and a Book

A pictorial banner featuring the image of an oil lamp and a book on a scroll.

"The numerous systems scattered wide abroad, / Compare them closely by the Word of God; / Hold fast the good, have all things truly tried / By that all comprehensive guide. / What'er is false, reject without delay; / Uphold the right, and cast the rest away."&mdash;Barber, 1857

Prove All Things, Hold Fast that Which is Good

"The numerous systems scattered wide abroad, / Compare them closely by the Word of God; / Hold fast…

"My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not." -KJV, Proverbs 1:10

Proverbial Rebus

"My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not." -KJV, Proverbs 1:10

"Grievous words stir up anger, but a soft answer turneth away anger." -KJV, Proverbs 15:1

Proverbial Rebus

"Grievous words stir up anger, but a soft answer turneth away anger." -KJV, Proverbs 15:1

This sculpture depicts Jacob and Rachel from the Bible.

Sculpture

This sculpture depicts Jacob and Rachel from the Bible.

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created by artist Albrecht Dürer in 1498. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper. This woodcut depicts St. John in the presence of the almighty, which is from the Bible, Book of Revelation.

The Blowing of the Sixth Trumpet

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created…

A man struggling through a pond while carrying the Bible.

In the Slough of Despond

A man struggling through a pond while carrying the Bible.

The spikenard plant, or Nardostachys jatamansi, which is found in the Bible.

Spikenard Plant

The spikenard plant, or Nardostachys jatamansi, which is found in the Bible.

"And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." Matthew 17:1-2 KJV

The Transfiguration

"And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high…

Organ found in Genesis 4:21

Ugar

Organ found in Genesis 4:21

"And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now." John 2:6-10 KJV

The Water Turned into Wine at Cana of Galilee

"And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing…