Kebra Nagast Plate XVII

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Kebra Nagast Plate XVII - XX

PLATE XVII

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1. John the Baptist baptizing Christ in the Jordan
2. The heavenly dove hovering over Christ as He leaves the water

From Brit. Mus. Orient. No. 510, fol. 12 a

PLATE XVIII

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The Temptation of Christ in the Desert. The Devil appears in the form of an elderly bearded man and is offering a stone to our Lord. Behind him stands the Spirit of Satan in the form of a man with wings, horns, and claws instead of feet

From Brit. Mus. Orient. No. 510, fol. 12 b

PLATE XIX

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The Gadarene swine rushing down into the sea

From Brit. Mus. Orient. No. 510, fol. 22 a

PLATE XX

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Christ casting a devil out of a man in the presence of the Jews and His Apostles

From Brit. Mus. Orient. No. 510, fol. 312

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