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Discover the Arts! Each day a different image from the Literary, Performing, or Visual Arts representing a portion of Scripture plus an explanation with links and a discussion forum 2012 December 11
Christ Before Herod Antipas
Nicolaus Knupfer (1609-1655)
Baroque Style, Dutch Golden Age
Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest, Hungary
Image Credit: Web Gallery of Art
Explanation: On Friday of the Passion Week, after Jesus' trial before the Jewish authorities and his first trial before Pilate, Pilate sent Jesus to Herod. During that trial Jesus said nothing to Herod. In all of his trials Jesus said little or nothing, allowing his accusers to tangle themselves in their own contradictory testimonies. As depicted above, Herod and the soldiers mocked Jesus and sent him back to Pilate. Herod had hoped to see some miracle from Jesus, but when Jesus refused even to comment, Herod turned upon him with mockery and derision, missing the very Christ he hoped to encounter, thwarted by his own sin and disdain.
Blended Gospel Series
This Harmony Uses the King James Authorized Version of 1769 (with Archaisms Removed)
For its Literary Qualities and Extensive Historical Use in Art and Literature
Section 148
Luke 23:6-12
6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
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