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Journey through key events in Ephesus as depicted in art from Acts 19-20: the burning of scrolls, St. Paul's preaching, the riot of silversmiths, and the theater incident with Eutychus. Explore the rich historical and religious significance captured in these iconic artworks from renowned artists such as Gustave Dore and Eustache Le Sueur.
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Art fromActs 19-20 Lauren Bothereau
Burning of the Scrolls “Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed their evil deeds. A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas.” (Acts 19:18-20)
St. Paul at Ephesus • Gustave Dore • 1865 • Engraving http://kcm.co.kr/bible01/gd/gd212.html
St. Paul Preaches at Ephesus • Eustache Le Sueur • 1649 http://artyzm.com/e_obraz.php?id=1320
The Silversmiths’ Riot (Acts 19:23-41) • 19:23-27 • 19:32
Demetrius the Silversmith stirs up a riot • Edward Henry Corbould • 1894 http://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/Pictures/Treasures%20of%20the%20Bible%20(Church%20Age)/target11.html
Paul and Eutychus (Acts 20:7-12) 1) 20:7-9 2) 20:10-12
Eutychus Falls Out the Window • Unknown • Published 1558 • Woodcut http://www.pitts.emory.edu/woodcuts/1558BiblC/00011896.jpg
Paul and Eutychus • Johann Christoph Weigel • 1695 • Woodcut http://www.pitts.emory.edu/woodcuts/1695Bibl/00006575.jpg