This post invited much comment and fraternal correction by zealous Defenders of the Faith—not one of whom reflected on the painting (save one who called the “so-called artist” a blasphemer) or the fact it was posted on the day of another synagogue attack. Just saying.
@RobertEllsberg @RobertEllsberg
30 Dec 2019
A timely reminder from Marc Chagall: Jesus was not a Christian.

Dec 31, 2019 · 4:14 PM UTC

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It’s also one of Pope Francis’s favorite paintings.
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It's always moving to see Jesus and Mary, and others people in the Gospels, shown as they actually lived. I know a rabbi who always refers to Jesus as "the Nazarener rebbe." One of his many identities.
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Jesus was not a Christian..but Jews arranged for his execution.
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Good grief. Love the painting--and all of Marc Chagall's work. And your work at Orbis. Happy 2020!
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Ever since visiting the Chagall gallery in Nice many years ago, he has been one of my favourite artists, bringing new and challenging perpectives through both his biblical and other images. Many thanks for sharing.
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There‘s a long way to go until we will see the Eternal as one