Half of our father Abraham is in the light, half is in shadow (for Shadow Shot Sunday).But the names of both his sons are in bright sun: Isaac on his right hand and Ishmael on his left.
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The artist, Betty Moller, writes that her "Abraham" is based on Genesis 17:9 --
"Then God said to Abraham, 'As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations.' "
Today many consider Ishmael to be the father of the Arab people.
I like to think that there is a parallel inside the building, behind the sculpture, of two young workers talking, one a Jew and one an Arab.
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It is a beautiful sculpture and an interesting thought.
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Wonderful, Dina, the parallel with the two workers. I'd like to think the same, and pray for peace.
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What moving moment !
ReplyDeletePlease have a good Sunday.
Did the old man love one son more than the other? I think not--at least as I understand the biblical story. I think it broke his heart to drive Hagar and Ishmael away...
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(With apologies to William Blake)
Shadow, shadow lurking dark
In a corner of the park,
What immortal eye can see
Your transcendent symmetry?
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I was born during a war and it seems there's been very little peace since. If only we could remember our roots, remember where we came from...so we can find the path to peace...together!
ReplyDeleteA fine interpretation of the verse.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting sculpture with plenty of shadows.
ReplyDeleteyour wishes for brotherhood are sweet. May they rise up like incense pleasing to God & Humans.
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That is such a strange sculpture, he looks like he might have melted in the sun. Nice.
ReplyDeleteIt would be great and a true miracle if Ishmael and Isaac reconciled and became loving brothers. The sculpture is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWe can dream can't we?!
ReplyDeleteStrange, but not so bad...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous capture!
ReplyDeleteOur shadow, have a blessed Sunday!
How serendipitous that the 2 youths stood there to be captured behind Father Abraham! Very cool Shadow Shot!
ReplyDeleteVery cool creation!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful photo of a powerful sculpture. I wish Jew and Arab could have lasting peace.
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