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Buff Jesus

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by padre411, Feb 27, 2010.

  1. padre411

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    This is the carving of Jesus on the cross that hangs in my church. It is not a crucifix - it is a Christus Rex. It doesn't show Jesus dying, it shows the resurrected Jesus in his glory about to ascend to his throne.

    What is fascinating is how the artist, Edgar Keene, has depicted Jesus: no scars, no beard and while not bulky, fairly buff. I've never seen anything else like it:

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  2. Johnnieguy

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    Is there supposed to be an image attached?
     
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    Invisible jesus is invisible.
     
  4. Gaetan

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    The picture is in your private album, padre. So only friends can see it. Did you try attaching it to a post? Click the "go advanced" and scroll down and you can attach it to a post.
     
  5. padre411

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    Sorry. I'll move it.

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    Here's the image in a public album. Sorry.:icon_redf

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  6. padre411

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    Okay, here it is with the file attached but I'm not sure how to view it. :confused:
     

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    Oh, I see. It generates a thumbnail.:eusa_doh:

    Like my avatar says, I'll get there eventually.
     
  8. Kevin42

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    I think the crucifix at my parish outdoes even that one as far as buffness goes:

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    I always thought Jesus looks just a little too ripped, and considering it was a crucifix, not very pitiful. Fortunately, the newer one in our smaller side-chapel is a much more traditional looking crucifix.
     
  9. padre411

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    You are right, I think. Ours does not have a six-pack even nearly as defined.:slight_smile::slight_smile:
     
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    Mike-the one that strikes me about yours is that Jesus looks so stoic. My church's looks a lot like Kevin's...except mine is flesh-toned, so it actually looks like a real-life Jesus. Except for the fact that he's white which Jesus probably was not since he lived in the Middle East and spoke Aramaic.