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On display at the MOBIA (Museum of Biblical Art) 61st Street and Broadway, New York City, through February 26th, 2006  Lord, You are my lamp,my God lights up my darkness (2 Samuel 22:29) “The human soul is the lamp of the LORD” (Proverbs 20:2). The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem presents “Let There Be Light”, a new exhibition of ancient oil-lamps in celebration of the Festival of Lights.  Small clay oil-lamps open a window to our ancient history. Simple and utilitarian in their form, these lamps were of great importance as the only source of light in the dark. Let There Be Light displays Jewish, Christian, Samaritan and Islamic oil-lamps that were vital for use in the daily lives and religious rituals in the Holy Land. This exhibition traces the development of oil-lamps over three millennia, from their most primitive and simplistic form, to those more elaborately designed and decorated. Lamps from the Holy Land and its neighboring regions illuminated homes and temples, and were decorated with various symbols and motifs reflecting the cultures and religions of the people. On loan from the private collections of Ruth and Stephen Adler and Nira and Kenneth Abramowitz, this exhibition has been made possible with their generosity and support and with the support of Genevieve and David Hendin, Diane and Bill Stern and NGN Capital .The Dream | The Museum | Special Exhibitions | Upcoming Events Special Programs | Members | Contact | Info | BLMJ Shop |
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An English and Hebrew Catalogue is available for this Exhibition
 Let There Be Light Item # PU712142 Price : $25.00 Item Details Order it ! |
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