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"Bankes: A Journey Through Time and Faith" In the ancient biblical times, one man's faith led him to purchase a cave for a sacred burial place

Background imageBankes Collection: Abraham purchasing cave for a burial place

Abraham purchasing cave for a burial place
Abraham purchasing the Cave of Machpelah for a burial place - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 23.16. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Angel commanding Hagar to return to Sarah

Angel commanding Hagar to return to Sarah
The Angel of the Lord commanding Hagar to return to her mistress Sarah - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 16.9. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Abraham buried in the Cave of Machpelah by his sons

Abraham buried in the Cave of Machpelah by his sons - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 25.9. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: SIR JOHN ELDON BANKES (1854 - 1946), English judge. Date: 1906

SIR JOHN ELDON BANKES (1854 - 1946), English judge. Date: 1906

Background imageBankes Collection: The Fraserian Circle. A 19Th Century Group Of Literary Characters

The Fraserian Circle. A 19Th Century Group Of Literary Characters. Frontispiece From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

Background imageBankes Collection: Reuben, Old Testament patriarch

Reuben, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate I. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Silver cup of Joseph found in Benjamins sack

Silver cup of Joseph found in Benjamins sack
Silver cup of Joseph found in his brother Benjamins sack - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 44.12. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Joseph dreams of the wheatsheaf

Joseph dreams of the wheatsheaf, the sun, moon and eleven stars - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 37.9. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Isaac cleaning the wells

Isaac cleaning the wells made by Abraham to water his flocks - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 26.18. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Gad, Old Testament patriarch

Gad, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate VIII. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Naphtali, Old Testament patriarch

Naphtali, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate X. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Issachar, Old Testament patriarch

Issachar, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate VI. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Zebulun, Old Testament patriarch

Zebulun, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate V. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Dan, Old Testament patriarch

Dan, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate VII. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Asher, Old Testament patriarch

Asher, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate IX. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Levi, Old Testament patriarch

Levi, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate III. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Judah, Old Testament patriarch

Judah, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes bible, Plate IV. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Simeon, Old Testament patriarch

Simeon, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate II. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Melchizedek bringing forth bread and wine

Melchizedek bringing forth bread and wine
Melchizedek, King of Salem, bringing forth bread and wine and blessing Abram (Abraham) - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 14.19. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Noah entering the Ark with his family

Noah entering the Ark with his family and the living creatures agreeable to the divine command - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 7.7. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Noah offering up sacrifices to God

Noah offering up sacrifices to God as a grateful acknowledgement for his deliverance from the Deluge - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 8.20. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Jacob requiring an oath from his son Joseph

Jacob requiring an oath from his son Joseph to bury him in Canaan - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 47.31. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Jacob blessing Joseph and his two sons

Jacob blessing Joseph and his two sons Ephraim and Manasseh - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 48.20. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Joseph introducing Jacob to Pharaoh

Joseph introducing Jacob to Pharaoh
Joseph introducing his father Jacob to Pharaoh, King of Egypt - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 47.7. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: First meeting of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt

First meeting of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 42.6. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Joseph made Governor and honoured

Joseph made Governor and honoured by order of Pharaoh, King of Egypt - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 41.43. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: The expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise

The expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 3.24. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Pharaoah has his dreams interpreted by Joseph

Pharaoah has his dreams interpreted by Joseph
Pharaoah, King of Egypt, hearing the interpretation of his two dreams from Joseph - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 41.26. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Joseph cast into prison

Joseph cast into prison
Joseph after being falsely accused by Potiphars wife cast into prison - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 39.20. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Jacobs heavenly vision of the ladder and angels

Jacobs heavenly vision of the ladder and angels at Bethel - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 28.12. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Jacob and the flocks of Laban

Jacob and the flocks of Laban
Jacob setting rods of poplar and hazel before the flocks of Laban - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 30.38. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Jacob obtaining the blessing of his father Isaac

Jacob obtaining the blessing of his father Isaac
Jacob by the instructions of Rebekah obtaining the blessing of his father Isaac - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 27.27. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Rebekah giving drink to Abrahams servant

Rebekah giving drink to Abrahams servant and drawing water for his camels - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 24.18. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Abrahams faith displayed by offering his son Isaac

Abrahams faith displayed by offering his son Isaac for a sacrifice - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 22.15. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Abimelech restoring Sarah to Abraham

Abimelech restoring Sarah to Abraham
Abimelech, King of Gerar, restoring Sarah to her husband Abraham - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 20.14. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Lot and his two daughters on their journey

Lot and his two daughters on their journey from Sodom to Zoar - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 19.15. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Hagar in distress with her son

Hagar in distress with her son, comforted by an angel in the wilderness - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 21.17. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: The Glory of the Lord and Abrams sacrifices

The Glory of the Lord and Abrams sacrifices
The Glory of the Lord passing between the sacrifices offered up by Abram (Abraham) - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 15.17. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Lot parting from his uncle to dwell in the Plain of Jordan

Lot parting from his uncle to dwell in the Plain of Jordan
Lot parting from his uncle Abram (Abraham) to dwell in the Plain of Jordan - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 13.2. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Eve presenting the forbidden fruit to Adam

Eve presenting the forbidden fruit to Adam - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 3.6. 1787

Background imageBankes Collection: Baalbek / Bankes

Baalbek / Bankes
General view of the ruins Date: 1780

Background imageBankes Collection: Sir Ralph Bankes Inscribed on dog collar, lower right: Sr RB, Peter Lely

Sir Ralph Bankes Inscribed on dog collar, lower right: Sr RB, Peter Lely
Sir Ralph Bankes Inscribed on dog collar, lower right: " Sr RB", Peter Lely, 1618-1680, Dutch

Background imageBankes Collection: Terreeoboo, King of O Whyee, bringing presents to Captain Cook. Terreeoboo

Terreeoboo, King of O Whyee, bringing presents to Captain Cook. Terreeoboo and his party travelling by catamaran with 10 men on each side propelling it with paddles


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"Bankes: A Journey Through Time and Faith" In the ancient biblical times, one man's faith led him to purchase a cave for a sacred burial place. Abraham, known as the father of many nations, acquired this hallowed ground - the Cave of Machpelah. It became a symbol of reverence and remembrance for generations to come. Centuries later, an angel commanded Hagar to return to Sarah, showcasing divine intervention in their lives. This extraordinary encounter exemplified the power of faith and obedience. Abraham was laid to rest in the very same Cave of Machpelah by his devoted sons. Their act demonstrated honor and respect towards their patriarch, ensuring his legacy would endure through time. Fast forward to 1906 when Sir John Eldon Bankes emerged onto the stage as an eminent English judge. His contributions shaped legal history and left an indelible mark on society during that era. Reuben, one of the Old Testament patriarchs, played a significant role in shaping his family's destiny. As he dreamed about wheatsheaves bowing down before him, it foreshadowed future greatness that awaited him and his descendants. Isaac diligently cleaned wells in search of water amidst arid lands. His perseverance paid off as he discovered abundant resources hidden beneath seemingly barren grounds – reminding us that blessings can be found even in unexpected places. Mount Potosi stood tall with its majestic beauty around 1788 in Bolivia – a testament to nature's grandeur that captivated all who beheld it. Its towering presence served as a reminder of Earth's awe-inspiring wonders. Gad was another prominent figure from ancient times whose leadership skills guided his people through challenging circumstances. He exemplified strength and resilience while leaving behind an enduring legacy for future generations. Naphtali also emerged as an influential figure among Old Testament patriarchs whose wisdom influenced those around him positively. His teachings continue to inspire and guide individuals seeking spiritual enlightenment.