Tag: Bible
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The Depiction of a Black Magus: An Early Attempt at Representation?
Written by Sophia Aiello. Representations of the three ‘wisemen’ or Magi from the story of the birth of Jesus have been varied and changeable over the history of Christianity. But how do these depictions offer a more diverse look at the world of the Bible? And what does this representation mean for modern re-enactments?
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Angels: Biblical Inconsistencies in the Early Medieval Catholic Church
Written by Alice Goodwin. Angels have been in the western public consciousness for centuries, yet they rarely appear in the Bible. What accounts for this inconsistency? And, what role did angels play in the early medieval Catholic Church?