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The gospel according to St. John
The gospel according to St. John. Illustration shows John D. Rockefeller holding a bag labeled Foreign $ Missions close to his side, sitting on millstones labeled Standard Oil Millstone grinding or squeezing money from people caught between the two stones; with his left hand he offers a copy of the Bible to a native man. Date 1905 May 3. The gospel according to St. John. Illustration shows John D. Rockefeller holding a bag labeled Foreign $ Missions close to his side, sitting on millstones labeled Standard Oil Millstone grinding or squeezing money from people caught between the two stones; with his left hand he offers a copy of the Bible to a native man. Date 1905 May 3
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This thought-provoking illustration from the May 3, 1905 issue of Puck magazine, titled 'The Gospel According to St. John,' offers a satirical commentary on the complex relationship between wealth, power, and religious missionary work during the early 20th century. The central figure is John D. Rockefeller, the renowned American industrialist and philanthropist, depicted here with a sack labeled 'Foreign $ Missions' at his side. Rockefeller sits atop two millstones labeled 'Standard Oil,' symbolizing his vast fortune and business empire. The people beneath the millstones appear to be trapped, being squeezed or ground between them, representing the potential negative consequences of economic exploitation. With a solemn expression and outstretched hand, Rockefeller offers a copy of the Bible to a native man, symbolizing the dual role of the wealthy elite in spreading both economic influence and religious doctrine. The title 'The Gospel According to St. John' adds a layer of irony, as it references the biblical figure known for his unwavering faith and commitment to poverty and humility. This illustration raises questions about the motivations and intentions of those who wield significant power and wealth, and the potential impact on those they seek to help or evangelize. It also highlights the complexities of the intersection between religious and economic endeavors, and the potential for unintended consequences in both spheres.
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