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The symbolic story of tribulation and redemption is represented in this early Christian painting of the biblical story of
"The Three Hebrews in the Fiery Furnace"
. From the
Catacombs of Priscilla
, Rome, Italy. Late 3rd century / Early 4th century.
The fiery furnace is a story from the Book of Daniel in the Tanakh / Old Testament . The story is well-known among Jews and Christians. (see also en:Fiery furnace ) |
| Source | http://people.hofstra.edu/faculty/martha_hollander/GalleryPictures/Etruscan.html (at http://people.hofstra.edu/faculty/martha_hollander/GalleryPictures/FullSizedImages/Etruscan/RomanCatacombs.jpg ) |
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