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Illustration of a monk, riding horseback, surrounded by other Crusaders. Two other monks are in the crowd. A woman kneels at the head of the group and raises her child up to see the soldiers. The monk on horseback holds a cross in his raised hand. Pope Urban II proclaimed the First Crusade in 1095. The goal was to restore Christian access to holy places in and around Jerusalem.

The Crusades being Preached by a Monk on Horseback

Illustration of a monk, riding horseback, surrounded by other Crusaders. Two other monks are in the…

Illustration of Saint Francis being carried on a pallet by five other clergy members. He is emerging from a wooded area. His right arm is upraised and his arm is around one of his companions. The facade of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi can be seen up on a hill in the background.

The Death of Saint Francis of Assisi with the Basilica of Saint Francis in the Background

Illustration of Saint Francis being carried on a pallet by five other clergy members. He is emerging…

"And at Lystra there sat a certain man, impotent in his feet, a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked. The same heard Paul speaking, who, fastening eyes upon him, and seeing that he had faith to be made whole, said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped up and walked." Acts 14:8-10 ASV <p>Illustration of Paul and Barnabas standing with arms raised, preaching to the people at Lystra. A crippled man is sitting on the ground, holding his crutch. Paul is gesturing towards the man as he heals him. A group of men watch in the background.

Paul Heals a Crippled Man at Lystra

"And at Lystra there sat a certain man, impotent in his feet, a cripple from his mother's womb, who…

A drawing of a Jesuit missionary preaching to Native Americans.

A Jesuit Missionary Preaching to the Indians

A drawing of a Jesuit missionary preaching to Native Americans.

"And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 3:1-2 ASV <p>Illustration of John the Baptist, sitting on a rock under a tree, left hand raised and right hand holding a staff. He is preaching to the multitudes. Men, women, and children sit and stand around him. The Sadducees and Pharisees, identifiable by their robes, can be seen in the background (left).

John the Baptist Preaches in the Wilderness

"And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, saying, Repent ye;…

An illustration of a man standing on a rock preaching.

Man Standing on Rock

An illustration of a man standing on a rock preaching.

A missionary in a long black robe addresses a group of seated Native Americans. The setting is a collection of Plains Indian teepees, although the surroundings are forested.

Missionary Addressing Native Americans

A missionary in a long black robe addresses a group of seated Native Americans. The setting is a collection…

"Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:1-3 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus sitting in bed and Nicodemus standing next to him. Jesus has his left arm raised. Nicodemus is clothed in robes.

Jesus Teaches Nicodemus about the Kingdom of Heaven

"Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came unto him…

"Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:1-3 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus sitting on the edge of a bed and Nicodemus sitting at a table at night. Jesus is gesturing towards heaven and Nicodemus is leaning in intently. Curtains drape the room behind them.

Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

"Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came unto him…

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.…

"And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia." Acts 20:1 ASV <p>Illustration of Paul being embraced by the disciples on the docks at Ephesus. One kneels at his feet and the others cling to him. His head is surrounded in a glowing light. In the background, sailors can be seen carrying packages on to a boat, filling pails with water, raising the sails, and getting ready for the voyage. The city of Ephesus is visible in the distance.

Paul Leaves Ephesus and Says Goodbye to the Ephesian Elders

"And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them,…

A man preaching to a crowd in medieval times in front of a large cross.

Medieval Preacher

A man preaching to a crowd in medieval times in front of a large cross.

Christ stands and delivers a sermon. Detail from a larger engraving.

Christ Preaching

Christ stands and delivers a sermon. Detail from a larger engraving.

Illustration of Jesus preaching to a crowd of people. One man is sitting on the ground. Jesus' left arm is lifted and he is standing in front of a large tree.

Jesus Preaches to a Crowd

Illustration of Jesus preaching to a crowd of people. One man is sitting on the ground. Jesus' left…

"And why are ye anxious concerning raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?" Matthew 6:28-30 ASV <p>Christ preaching and gesturing toward lilies at his feet. He is surrounded by a group of followers.

Jesus Preaching, Consider the Lilies of the Field

"And why are ye anxious concerning raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil…

"On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And there were gathered unto him great multitudes, so that he entered into a boat, and sat; and all the multitude stood on the beach. And he spake to them many things in parables..." Matthew 13:1-3 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus sitting in the stern of a small fishing boat, reaching out to the people on shore and teaching in parables. A man sits in the bow on a fishing net. Several people stand on shore. One woman holds a baby and has a small child standing beside her. Another woman is sitting on the shore. There are mountains in the background and a single tree in the center of the image.

Jesus Teaches the Multitude on the Shore While He Sits in a Boat

"On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And there were gathered unto him…

"And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth and taught them..." Matthew 5:1-2 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus sitting on a mountainside in front of a multitude of people. His arms are raised as he preaches. A sheep is sleeping and a goat is feeding in the foreground. Jesus is teaching about the Beatitudes.

Jesus Teaches the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes

"And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came…

Illustration depicts Jesus speaking to a crowd. One man has climbed a palm tree to see better. As this illustration is placed at the end of Matthew chapter 7, it can be assumed to represent the Sermon on the Mount, although the composition does not seem to represent a mountain.

Sermon on the Mount

Illustration depicts Jesus speaking to a crowd. One man has climbed a palm tree to see better. As this…

"And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth and taught them..." Matthew 5:1-2 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus preaching to his disciples and a multitude of people. Jesus sits on a raised mound of land with his right arm outstretched, surrounded by many people. Three men stand directly behind him and one man stands, leaning on a staff, in front of Jesus. A woman holding a baby sits on the ground in front of Jesus.

The Sermon on the Mount - Jesus Preaches to the Multitudes

"And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came…

"and Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink." John 4:6-7 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus speaking to a Samaritan woman at a well. Jesus is standing, a halo around his head, and the woman is sitting on the edge of the well, resting her arm on a water pot. A group of men stand in the background, pointing at Jesus. Two palm trees and some cacti are growing next to the well.

Jesus Speaks to the Samaritan Woman at the Well

"and Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus by the well.…