Building Tower of Babel: Bible Genesis 11. God coming down to see tower (v5)

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Building Tower of Babel: Bible Genesis 11. God coming down to see tower (v5)

Building Tower of Babel: Bible Genesis 11. God coming down to see tower (v5) and deciding to confound universal language (v6) and scatter people over the earth (v7). Stonemasons at work foreground: mixing lime mortar (v3) centre left: raising stone by windlass and block-and-tackle. Right: angels dislodging workers from scaffolding platform at top of tower. French miniature

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Angels Bible Building Centre Coming Construction Craftsmen Down Earth Foreground Genesis Judeo Christian Language Left Lime Miniature Mixing Mortar Platform Raising Scaffolding Stone Tower Universal Work Workers Babel Block And Tackle Confound Deciding Scatter Stonemasons Windlass

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, as depicted in Genesis 11. The intricate French miniature showcases the grandeur and complexity of this ancient construction project. In the foreground, skilled stonemasons diligently mix lime mortar, symbolizing their unwavering dedication to their craft. At the center left, we witness craftsmen raising stones using a windlass and block-and-tackle system, demonstrating their ingenuity and resourcefulness. However, it is at the top of the tower where divine intervention takes place. Angels are seen dislodging workers from a scaffolding platform, signifying God's decision to confound universal language (v6) and scatter people across different regions of the earth (v7). The image beautifully encapsulates both human ambition and divine intervention. It serves as a reminder that even our most ambitious endeavors can be humbled by forces beyond our control. Through this visual representation of an iconic biblical event, we are invited to reflect on themes such as faith, obedience, and humility. The Tower of Babel remains an enduring symbol within Judeo-Christian tradition—a cautionary tale about prideful aspirations that challenges us to seek unity amidst diversity. This remarkable print from Universal Images Group (UIG) transports us back in time while igniting contemplation on matters central to religion and humanity itself.

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