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Just like sacred relics in ancient Israel, archaeological artifacts today can either have their significance twisted by unbelievers or be used to aid faith

Sergiusz Michalski wrote in his book, Reformation and the Visual Arts: The Protestant Image Question in Western and Eastern Europe, New York: Routledge, Early Protestant leader John Calvin didn't oppose absolutely all religious images. Private biblical paintings ("historical ... representation of events") were permitted.

<p>Though many Christians may gloss over the book of Numbers because of the extensive list of names and numbers found in chapters 1 and 26, the fourth book of the Bible explores several important and beautiful theological themes that Christians today should study. </p>

Saving the Theophanies: How to Restore & Transcend the Middle Ages by Louis Markos

In John 3:9–15, Nicodemus, a “master of Israel,” receives a remedy for his troubled soul from the Master Physician. The Son of God gives this night-disciple an eye to behold the Messiah lifted up on the cross of suffering and death. To do this, Jesus brings in vital imagery of the bronze serpent from Numbers 21:7–9 to reframe Nicodemus’s knowledge of the Torah. In so doing, he makes us lift up our heads as well. Jesus presents himself as the true Bronze Serpent who must be lifted up a...