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Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving is the sixth in a series of twelve illustrating the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop-elect with the strip of linen (mappula) tied around his head, kneels before the presiding bishop who anoints both his hands with holy oil. Another priest continues to hold the book of the... -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving is the fourth in a series of twelve illustrating the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop-elect kneels before the chief consecrating bishop, as he and his assistant bishops place the book of the Gospels on his neck and shoulders -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving is the second in a series of twelve illustrating the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop-elect kneels before the presiding bishop and says aloud the oath of his office -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving is the fifth in a series of twelve illustrating the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop-elect kneels before the seated presiding bishop. A priest continues to hold the book of the Gospels open behind his head while the presiding bishop makes a sign of the cross with holy oil... -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving is the first in a series of twelve illustrating the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop-elect, wearing a biretta or pointed cap and a cope, sits in the midst of several other bishops who will consecrate him. The presiding bishop wears a chasuble and mitre, the other bishops ... -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving illustrates one aspect of ordination to the priesthood: the blessing of the priests’ hands. The bishop anoints both hands of the new priests with oil and their hands are then wrapped in a linen cloth and blessed. Then the bishop, seated on his throne, offers the chalice, filled wit... -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving illustrates one aspect of ordination to the third of three major orders: priesthood, the seventh and last of a series of ordinations culminating in full priesthood. The bishop, seated on his throne with attendant priests at his side, speaks to the ordainees kneeling before him wit... -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: The soldiers of Israel battle those of Amalek, as Moses stands nearby with Aaron and Hur holding his arms aloft. The troops of both nations fight in heavy armor and with swords, lances, and pikes. -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: As Israel stands by, Moses lints his staff to strike a rock to produce water for the people. Sword. Moses and a priestly figure carry the body of Miriam for burial. Same image as that used for Num 20. -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: As Moses stands with staff in hand, Israelites gather into baskets the manna that is falling from the heavens. Israel's tents are visible in the background.