DAWN
Daily Arts Web Nucleus
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 17
The Three Marys at the Tomb (detail) - - (1308-1311)
Duccio di Buoninsegna (c. 1255-1260 - c. 1318-1319)
Gothic Style, Sienese School
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence, Italy
Image Credit: Web Gallery of Art
Explanation: The women who followed Jesus prepared spices and brought them to the tomb to anoint Jesus. They are often called the Myrrhbearers. This term is also applied to others who brought spice to Jesus such as Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus.
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 154
Mark 16:1; Luke 23:56b
Mark 16:1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, [Luke 23:56b prepared spices and ointments] (and) bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
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