PAUL AT MELITA

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PAUL AT MELITA

The people of Melita are astonished when a viper leaps out of the fire but does not harm Paul, whom they thereafter take for a god

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Astonished Harm Leaps Melita Testament Viper

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing image from the annals of early Christian history, we witness the astonishing event that took place in the ancient Mediterranean town of Melita, as recorded in the New Testament of the Bible. The intrepid apostle Paul, depicted here with a serious and resolute expression, stands before a gathered crowd of awestruck onlookers. The people of Melita, their faces etched with fear and wonder, recoil from the fiery hearth at Paul's feet, where moments before, a viper had leapt out, ready to strike. According to the biblical account in Acts 28:3-6, Paul had been bitten by a poisonous snake during a fire, yet he suffered no harm. The people of Melita, interpreting this miraculous occurrence as a divine sign, hailed Paul as a god. Paul, ever humble, rejected their adulation and instead healed the sick among them, further cementing his reputation as a man of God. This print, with its rich details and evocative atmosphere, transports us back to a time when the power of faith could transform the mundane into the miraculous. The image invites us to ponder the depths of human belief and the enduring power of the divine, even in the face of the most unexpected and extraordinary events. Whether used as a conversation starter, a decorative accent, or a source of inspiration, this print offers a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the profound impact that religious figures and stories continue to have on our collective imagination.

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