Your Questions About Pictures Of Jesus
Monday, December 12th, 2011
Susan asks…
How come in most pictures Jesus is nailed to a cross, not tied like the others?
In many pictures of Jesus‘s crucifixion, Jesus is nailed, which to us is an original way, however, the Romans did used to tie people instead, but why did they nail Jesus, why?
mikey answers:
He was nailed to the cross, that is what the Bible says. He was not nailed through the palm of the hands, but through his wrists. In actuality, helping to support the body was a method of torture by tying the hands, the person lasted longer which increased the suffering and the length of time it took to die. So nailing him was more merciful, although it sounds more cruel.

Linda asks…
how did religions began to draw pictures Jesus and everybody else how they are in books and websites?
for example you search Jesus Christ on google and u see a picture of Him. how did they come up with that if they never saw Him,Virgin Mary and the Saints??
mikey answers:
Any painting or drawing of an object, location, or person is created by an artist using what is known as “artistic license” which gives the artist the ability to use their own interpretation. For instance, we know from the Biblical record that Jesus was a Jew and likely had a darker (olive) complexion, yet many artists portray him as being fair- or light-skinned.
Bottom line, for people for whom there is no photographic record, artists use the image they have created in their own mind, or, they may use a model who impresses them to represent the person.

Mandy asks…
Do Muslims get offended at pictures of Jesus?
I know they don;t like pictures of Muhammad, but I think they believe and accept Jesus as a prophet as well. So do they get offended at all the pictures of Jesus out there? Will you see Jesus pictures in Muslim countries?
Please no jokes.
mikey answers:
Depends on the person but muslims (like myself) r taught to respect other religions.. Personall its not offensive to me bcuz christianity is a different religion.. Different teachings.. So therefor, nothing to take to heart

Sandra asks…
How come when you search for pictures for Jesus they are mostly from Mormons?
The pictures are from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I really like the pictures they have of Jesus. I was wondering why is it that they are mostly from Mormons. Is it because they are better artists or more creative?
mikey answers:
I’m sure we’re not any more creative than any other group. There are just a couple of insanely talented Mormons who’ve painted some truly beautiful pictures of Christ, and those get passed around a lot. If you’re interested in that sort of thing, go to Deseret Book and check out the paintngs. As I said, truly beautiful.

Jenny asks…
When people hang pictures of Jesus on their walls do you put one in the bathroom?
I had a relative who had jesus and mary pictures in her restroom, is that right or wrong?
mikey answers:
I have seen pictures of Jesus,a crucifix, a statue of Buddha, and a Virgin Mary in bathrooms. I find it very odd.
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