The Horns of Moses

he article explores the origins and symbolism of Michelangelo's sculpture of Moses and why he is depicted with horns. It delves into the historical and theological context of the Bible, the role of Jerome's translation, and how the portrayal of Moses with horns shifted from a mark of respe...

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主要作者: Jefferson, Lee M. (Author)
格式: Print 文件
语言:English
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出版: 2023
In: Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2023, 卷: 49, 发布: 1, Pages: 58-60
Further subjects:B MOSES (Biblical leader)
B MOSES (Biblical leader) in the New Testament
B Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564
B Antisemitism
B CHRISTIAN art & symbolism
B MOSES in art
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总结:he article explores the origins and symbolism of Michelangelo's sculpture of Moses and why he is depicted with horns. It delves into the historical and theological context of the Bible, the role of Jerome's translation, and how the portrayal of Moses with horns shifted from a mark of respect to a derogatory symbol in Christian art due to anti-Jewish sentiment in medieval Europe.
ISSN:0098-9444
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review