Saturday, October 15, 2011

"Call me Ishmael"

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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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16 comments:

  1. It is a beautiful sculpture and an interesting thought.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend Dina:-)

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  2. Wonderful, Dina, the parallel with the two workers. I'd like to think the same, and pray for peace.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
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  3. What moving moment !

    Please have a good Sunday.

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  4. 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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    Your transcendent symmetry?


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  5. 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!

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  6. A very interesting sculpture with plenty of shadows.

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  7. your wishes for brotherhood are sweet. May they rise up like incense pleasing to God & Humans.


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  8. That is such a strange sculpture, he looks like he might have melted in the sun. Nice.

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  9. It would be great and a true miracle if Ishmael and Isaac reconciled and became loving brothers. The sculpture is brilliant!

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  10. How serendipitous that the 2 youths stood there to be captured behind Father Abraham! Very cool Shadow Shot!

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  11. This is a beautiful photo of a powerful sculpture. I wish Jew and Arab could have lasting peace.

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