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Jeremiah, whose ministry extended through the late seventh and the early sixth century B. C. E., has often been described as the pessimist - the Prophet of Doom. Portrayed in lower section of the window are the following symbols portending Judah's destruction the foe from the North represented by the clouds of dust, a chariot, and a bow; drought and famine are shown by a jackass baying for water. Especially significant is the oxyoke in the form of the Hebrew letter, "ayin," symbolizing the 70 years of impending servitude. However, Jeremiah also predicted the eventual restoration of Judaism. Depicting the prophet's message of consolation are the tambourines and vineyards while the return to Zion is indicated by the purchase document. (Center section). That God would certainly keep his promise is represented by the budding almond branch, the potter's wheel, the hammer splitting the rock (all in center section) and the fire consuming the prophet's bones. (Upper section). The Hebrew word "daber" or "speak" appears in the window as an indication of the prophet's acceptance of the "Call," upon Divine urging. |
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Love and Honor of Our Dear Parents, Reuben and Pearl G. Goldman |
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