Abraham

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1906 Large single-light window with a standing figure of Abraham, who holds a knife, with angels holding symbols of Christ and the Passion. Below is a scene depicting the sacrifice of Isaac. technique: stained glass size: 90 cm (width) artist: Arthur J. Dix Church of St Mary, Hay-on-Wye, Powys south wall of the nave, adjacent to pulpit Signed Arthur J. Dix fecit 1906. Dedicated in 1907. Texts: 'By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed' (Hebrews 11:8); 'For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God' (Hebrews 11:10); 'I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me' (Genesis 22:12).  (ObjectID=1930 ImageID=4389) Original File Name=_MG_7900.jpg

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• Abraham (not in biblical context) 
• when Abraham has his hand raised to kill Isaac, God or the hand of God restrains Abraham's hand - the sacrifice of Isaac  [Genesis 22:10-12]

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