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"...and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way." Luke 2:9-12 KJV <p>Illustration of three kings, or maji, worshiping Jesus and bringing him gifts. Jesus is sitting on Mary's lap. Two kings wearing crowns stand in front of Mary while a third, without a crown, kneels. Two sheep are asleep in the corner. Joseph and a donkey stand behind a low fence. Servants and a camel stand off to the side.The star in the east shines on to the scene.

Kings from the East Worship the Baby Jesus

"...and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where…

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:8-14 KJV <p>Illustration of shepherds with their families, camping in the fields with their sheep. Angels appear in a cloud in the sky. One angel looks down at the shepherds and announces Jesus' birth. Two shepherds bow and shield their faces. Another shepherd huddles with a small child. A tent is set up behind them.

The Annunciation - The Angels Tell Shepherds in the Fields about the Birth of Jesus

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by…

"Aoudad (Ammotragus tragelaphus.)"-Whitney, 1902

Aoudad

"Aoudad (Ammotragus tragelaphus.)"-Whitney, 1902

"It is remarkable, even among this active genus, for the agility with which it speeds along the rocks and ledges of its native haunts." — S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Argali

"It is remarkable, even among this active genus, for the agility with which it speeds along the rocks…

"Bacilli, or Rod-Shaped Bacteria. From a culture obtained in antharax, or malignant pustule, of the face. Diseased hides carry this micro-organism and thus may occaision this fatal disease among those who handle hides and wool." &mdash; Blaisedell, 1904

Bacilli

"Bacilli, or Rod-Shaped Bacteria. From a culture obtained in antharax, or malignant pustule, of the…

A child in a barn with animals.

Barn

A child in a barn with animals.

A barn used primarily to house sheep.

Sheep Barn

A barn used primarily to house sheep.

Shepherd boy with staff.

Boy shepherd

Shepherd boy with staff.

An illustration of a Sheep Dog on a hill keeping watch as the sheep pass by.

Sheep Dog

An illustration of a Sheep Dog on a hill keeping watch as the sheep pass by.

An illustration of a man falling down after a sheep knocked him.

Man Falling

An illustration of a man falling down after a sheep knocked him.

Farmers and soldiers having a foraging party during the Civil War.

Foraging Party

Farmers and soldiers having a foraging party during the Civil War.

A goat is allied to the sheep. The Rocky Mountain goat is a native of the western portion of the United States, where it is also known as the goat antelope.

Rocky Mountain Goat

A goat is allied to the sheep. The Rocky Mountain goat is a native of the western portion of the United…

"And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother." Genesis 29:10KJV

Jacob Meeting Rachel

"And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep…

"And Lana said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?" Genesis 29:15 KJV

Laban Hiring Jacob

"And Lana said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought?…

Landscape with rainbow and sheep.

Landscape

Landscape with rainbow and sheep.

Illustration of Little Bo Peep and sheep. It can be used to write mathematics story problems involving addition, subtraction, and counting.

Little Bo Peep And Sheep

Illustration of Little Bo Peep and sheep. It can be used to write mathematics story problems involving…

"Little Bo-Peep fell fast asleep."

Little Bo-Peep

"Little Bo-Peep fell fast asleep."

"Then up she took her little crook, Determined for to find them."

Little Bo-Peep

"Then up she took her little crook, Determined for to find them."

"A common dipterous insect, which feeds upon the blood of sheep and lambs."&mdash;Finley, 1917

Sheep Louse

"A common dipterous insect, which feeds upon the blood of sheep and lambs."—Finley, 1917

An illustration of a man playing a clarinet while sitting with sheep at his feet.

Man Playing Clarinet

An illustration of a man playing a clarinet while sitting with sheep at his feet.

An illustration of a family taking their livestock to the market to sell.

Going to Market

An illustration of a family taking their livestock to the market to sell.

A meadow with sheep.

Meadows

A meadow with sheep.

A distant view of Moqui, with sheep-pens in the foreground.

Moqui

A distant view of Moqui, with sheep-pens in the foreground.

"The animals of this genus are distinguished by short tails, rogh hair; and enormous horns; they live on the mountains, and though their numbers are small, they are found widely in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Mouflon

"The animals of this genus are distinguished by short tails, rogh hair; and enormous horns; they live…

"And he spake unto them this parable, saying, 'What man of you, having a hundred sheep, and having lost one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.'" Luke 15:3-5 ASV <p>Illustration of a shepherd with his once-lost sheep on his shoulders. He carries his shepherd's crook in his right hand and numerous sheep follow behind him. He walks through a wooded area.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep - The Shepherd Returns with the Sheep on His Shoulders

"And he spake unto them this parable, saying, 'What man of you, having a hundred sheep, and having lost…

"When Phryxsus arrived in Colchis, he sacrificed his winger ram to Jupiter, in acknowledgement of the divine protection, and deposited its golden fleece in the same diety's temple."

Phryxsus and ram

"When Phryxsus arrived in Colchis, he sacrificed his winger ram to Jupiter, in acknowledgement of the…

A plain with animals on it.

Plain

A plain with animals on it.

"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…

A girl looking out the window as a book sits on the sill.

Reading at Window

A girl looking out the window as a book sits on the sill.

"He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep." John 21:17 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus telling Simon Peter to tend his sheep. Peter kneels before Christ and reaches out to take the shepherd's staff being handed to him. Jesus' left hand hovers over a flock of sheep that extend into the background. Two other disciples stand in the background (left). A town is in the distance.

The Restoration of Peter by Jesus after the Resurrection

"He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he…

Sheep are raised for their wool.

Sheep

Sheep are raised for their wool.

Sheep are raised for their wool. This is a fat-tailed sheep, known for their obvious fat tails.

Sheep

Sheep are raised for their wool. This is a fat-tailed sheep, known for their obvious fat tails.

Lincoln and Negretti sheep.

Sheep

Lincoln and Negretti sheep.

A sheep, the head of the herd.

Sheep

A sheep, the head of the herd.

An important and useful class of ruminant animals, which are closely allied to the goat, but differ from it in having somewhat twisted horned with transverse ridges.

Sheep

An important and useful class of ruminant animals, which are closely allied to the goat, but differ…

Usually horned mammals of the genis Ovis.

Sheep

Usually horned mammals of the genis Ovis.

A sheep

Sheep

A sheep

A sheep

Sheep

A sheep

An illustration of a sheep

Sheep

An illustration of a sheep

An illustration of a herd of sheep.

Sheep

An illustration of a herd of sheep.

A fat-tailed Syrian sheep, found during biblical times.

Sheep

A fat-tailed Syrian sheep, found during biblical times.

An illustration of a ewe, female sheep.

Sheep (Ewe)

An illustration of a ewe, female sheep.

A man rescuing two sheep from a blizzard with his dog.

Sheep Rescue

A man rescuing two sheep from a blizzard with his dog.

Sheared sheep runs away from shepherd.

Sheep shearing

Sheared sheep runs away from shepherd.

Dorset-horn ram, popular in areas where winter lambs are produced. It is claimed that a large proportion of its lambs will be early enough for the winter market.

Dorset-Horn Ram

Dorset-horn ram, popular in areas where winter lambs are produced. It is claimed that a large proportion…

An illustration of a cross bred sheep. The sheep is a combination of a cotswold and a leicester.

A cross bred sheep

An illustration of a cross bred sheep. The sheep is a combination of a cotswold and a leicester.

An illustration of a cross bred sheep. The sheep is a combination of a cotswold and a leicester.

A cross bred sheep

An illustration of a cross bred sheep. The sheep is a combination of a cotswold and a leicester.

A pair of American merino sheep, noted for its excellent fleece.

American Merino Sheep

A pair of American merino sheep, noted for its excellent fleece.

A species of sheep with large horns.

Rocky Mountain Big-Horn

A species of sheep with large horns.

An illustration of a herd of cotwolds.

A herd of cotswolds

An illustration of a herd of cotwolds.

A pair of Delino merinos. They are more suited to be used for mutton, but their wool is of lesser quality than that of the American merino.

Delaine Merino Sheep

A pair of Delino merinos. They are more suited to be used for mutton, but their wool is of lesser quality…

Eight sheep.

Eight Sheep

Eight sheep.

Sheep bred mainly for their wool.

Ewe and Lamb

Sheep bred mainly for their wool.

A breed of white faced sheep used for wool and meat.

Cheviot Ewe

A breed of white faced sheep used for wool and meat.

A coarse-wooled breed of sheep.

Cotswold Ewe

A coarse-wooled breed of sheep.

"The Leicesters are the most important sheep to the country. They are more widely diffused in the kingdom than any of their congeners. Although, from the altered taste of the community, their mutton is less esteemed than formerly, they still constitute the staple breed of the midland counties of England. Leicester rams are also more in demand then ever for crossing with other breeds." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Leicester Ewe

"The Leicesters are the most important sheep to the country. They are more widely diffused in the kingdom…

An illustration of a Merino ewe.

Merino Ewe

An illustration of a Merino ewe.

An illustration of a Texel or Mounton flandrin ewe.

Mounton Flandrin Ewe

An illustration of a Texel or Mounton flandrin ewe.

An illustration of a Paular ewe.

Paular Ewe

An illustration of a Paular ewe.

Shropshire ewe. This breed of hornless sheep is noted for its high quality meat.

Shropshire Ewe

Shropshire ewe. This breed of hornless sheep is noted for its high quality meat.