Face to face from age to age

Face to face from age to age

Face to Face with Jesus features 40 postcard images of Jesus through the ages and from around the world.

‘They are a tiny snapshot of a countless multitude,’ explains Rev Charlotte Gale, creator of the new resource. ‘Jesus is portrayed from a wide range of times, places and styles, depicting his incarnation, passion and resurrected life.’

The images include two new artworks created by members of the St Clare’s at the Cathedral community in Coventry, launched in 2017 by Charlotte and Rev Naomi Nixon as a pioneer church community based at the cathedral.

‘Face to Face with Jesus is designed to encourage people to think and pray, in worship, discussions or private devotions,’ said Charlotte. ‘They can easily be added to with other images. Most of all, we hope they will draw people closer to the Jesus we are called to follow.’

Since the earliest days of the church, Christians have depicted Jesus in art. From AD 300 the familiar image of a bearded man with long hair began to emerge, which is still prominent even in much contemporary art. Images often reflect the ethnicity of the culture they were created in as well as the artistic style of the era. Every aspect of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection and kingship have been depicted.

Face to Face with Jesus is available now for £25 from stclaresatthecathedral.org. It is accompanied by a blog containing ideas for using the resource, and a PowerPoint presentation featuring all the images.

St Clare’s at the Cathedral are exhibitors at CRE Midlands 23. As well as innovative and imaginative worship resources, the shop also sells church supplies, ethically-sourced gifts, and clerical wear.

• St Clare’s at the Cathedral are on stand DS31 at CRE Midlands 23

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