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Parable of the Good Samaritan
Luke 10:30-37 Cathedral of Sens, France, c. 1220
Window showing the three eras of Christian History
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BEFORE THE LAW (ANTE LEGEM)
central parable image: Wayfarer is set upon by robbers
flanking images: The Fall (upper, then lower left to right)
1 God shows Adam and Eve the Tree of Knowledge
2 Adam and Eve eat of its fruit
3 God (from heaven) finds Adam and Eve attempting to hide
4 Angel expells Adam and Eve from the gates of paradise |
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UNDER THE LAW (SUB LEGE)
central parable image: Priest and Levite pass by the wayfarer
flanking images: Moses (upper, then lower left to right)
1 Moses and the Brazen Serpent
2 Moses and Aaron before Pharoah
3 Israelites worship the golden calf; Moses smashes tablets
4. God speaks to Moses from the burning bush |
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UNDER GRACE (SUB GRACIA)
central parable image: Good Samaritan rescues wayfarer
flanking images: Christ (upper, then lower left to right)
1 Christ before Pilate
2 Flagellation
3 Crucifixion with the Church and angel sheathing the sword
4 Resurrection: Angel at the tomb greet the Three Marys |
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