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The tree of life - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

The tree of life - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

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Print shows the Tree of Life at center with Jesus Christ crucified on the trunk and with many round "fruits" with various labels, such as "Peace", "Good Will", "Security", "Eternal Redemption", and branches that have various labels, such as "Baptism", "Obedience", "Poverty", "Death", and "Resurection" [sic]. Above the tree shows the symbol of the Trinity. The tree is within a walled compound with an entrance labeled "Knock and it shall be opened". On the right, along the path labeled "Chambering & Wantoness" may be a brothel and on the left, at the end of "The Broadway" are the doors to Hell with "Babylon Mother of Harlots" seated at the entrance. Between the two buildings and the grounds around the tree, people mingle and choose where they wish to go.

Caption continues: Which bear twelve manner of Fruits and yielded her Fruit every month and the Leaves of the Tree were for the healing of the Nations. Likewise a view of the New Jerusalem and the present Evil World with the Industry of Gospel Ministers in endeavouring to pluck Sinners from the Wrath to come. Rev. Ch. XXII ver. 2.
Printed at bottom center: 42.
Stamped on verso: L.C. Fine Arts Division.
Inscribed in ink on verso: 430013.
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

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01/01/1845
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