Moses and the Burning Bush
Moses the shepherd is commissioned at the burning bush to lead the flock of Israel. He sees the miraculous sight of the bush ablaze but not consumed and hears the divine call. Rembrandt portrays a Moses caught off guard, his fear and awe depicted through his body language. Later, these emotions are transformed into hesitancy and self-doubt when Moses is commanded by God to undertake the mission of the salvation of the Children of Israel. Why was he chosen? What about Moses prepared him for this formidable role? How did his experience as a shepherd warrant his being assigned the task? Moving Masses >> |
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