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Adam Giving Names: Genesis Chap. II. Ver. 20

Godwin, Abraham, 1763-1835
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An engraving of a framed image of Adam naming animals as detailed in Genesis 2:20. The framed image sits above a plinth with the inscription: "And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field:". Above the framed image are symbols of the Old and New Testaments, including the tablets of the Ten Commandments, a Sefer Torah, a Cross, and a crown of thorns flanking a glowing star shape potentially representing the Holy Spirit. The entire composition is surrounded by floral decorations held aloft by three birds.

Date Created
1790
Date Issued or Published
1792
Subject - Topic/Names
Bible. Genesis
Bible. New Testament
Bible. Old Testament
Ten commandments
Torah scrolls
Holy Cross
Crown of thorns
Holy Spirit
Animals
Birds
Adam (Biblical figure)
Subject - Time Period
Eighteenth century
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P_000020364025_P054
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Title
Adam Giving Names: Genesis Chap. II. Ver. 20
Date Created
1790
Date Issued or Published
1792
Description
An engraving of a framed image of Adam naming animals as detailed in Genesis 2:20. The framed image sits above a plinth with the inscription: "And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field:". Above the framed image are symbols of the Old and New Testaments, including the tablets of the Ten Commandments, a Sefer Torah, a Cross, and a crown of thorns flanking a glowing star shape potentially representing the Holy Spirit. The entire composition is surrounded by floral decorations held aloft by three birds.
Creator
Godwin, Abraham, 1763-1835
Publisher
Hodge and Campbell
Place of Publication
New York (N. Y.)
Primary Language
English
Subject - Topic/Names
Bible. Genesis
Bible. New Testament
Bible. Old Testament
Ten commandments
Torah scrolls
Holy Cross
Crown of thorns
Holy Spirit
Animals
Birds
Adam (Biblical figure)
Subject - Time Period
Eighteenth century
Keyword(s)
Genesis 2
Extent/Dimensions
43 cm (approx.)
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
engravings (prints)
Related Material
The self-interpreting Bible: containing the sacred text of the Old and New Testaments. : translated from the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. To which are annexed, marginal references and illustrations
Local Call Number
1792 BIBL
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
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Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
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1790
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