Certilleux, church - stained glass window
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This stained glass window, signed J.Benoit Nancy 1952, represents the speech of Saint Paul at the Areopagus in Athens.
This stained-glass window, signed J. Benoit Nancy, 1952, depicts Saint Paul's speech at the Areopagus in Athens. To the right, Saint Paul, wearing a halo, stands dressed in red and ochre. With a firm gesture, he points to the sky. He holds a scroll of parchment, a direct allusion to his teaching and his knowledge of the Scriptures. Paul adapts his speech to the Greek philosophers. He does not quote Scripture directly, but communicates the faith by drawing on their culture, their beliefs, and even their poets. This is a fine example of inculturated evangelization, that is, one that respects others while proclaiming the truth of Christ. His dynamic posture contrasts with that of his listeners. To the left, four Greek philosophers or scholars listen. Each shows a different reaction. One, seated at the lectern, is meditating. The others display skepticism, boredom, or curiosity. In the background, Doric columns and architecture anchor the scene in Athens, the center of Greek intellectual power.This stained-glass window, signed J. Benoit Nancy, 1952, depicts Saint Paul's speech at the Areopagus in Athens. To the right, Saint Paul, wearing a halo, stands dressed in red and ochre. With a firm gesture, he points to the sky. He holds a scroll of parchment, a direct allusion to his teaching and his knowledge of the Scriptures. Paul adapts his speech to the Greek philosophers. He does not quote Scripture directly, but communicates the faith by drawing on their culture, their beliefs, and even their poets. This is a fine example of inculturated evangelization, that is, one that respects others while proclaiming the truth of Christ. His dynamic posture contrasts with that of his listeners. To the left, four Greek philosophers or scholars listen. Each shows a different reaction. One, seated at the lectern, is meditating. The others display skepticism, boredom, or curiosity. In the background, Doric columns and architecture anchor the scene in Athens, the center of Greek intellectual power.
This stained-glass window, signed J. Benoit Nancy, 1952, depicts Saint Paul's speech at the Areopagus in Athens. To the right, Saint Paul, wearing a halo, stands dressed in red and ochre. With a firm gesture, he points to the sky. He holds a scroll of parchment, a direct allusion to his teaching and his knowledge of the Scriptures. Paul adapts his speech to the Greek philosophers. He does not quote Scripture directly, but communicates the faith by drawing on their culture, their beliefs, and even their poets. This is a fine example of inculturated evangelization, that is, one that respects others while proclaiming the truth of Christ. His dynamic posture contrasts with that of his listeners. To the left, four Greek philosophers or scholars listen. Each shows a different reaction. One, seated at the lectern, is meditating. The others display skepticism, boredom, or curiosity. In the background, Doric columns and architecture anchor the scene in Athens, the center of Greek intellectual power.
