Framed Print : William Benn, Puritan
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William Benn, Puritan
WILLIAM BENN Puritan churchman and theologian, defending the Christian sabbath against the Jewish one. Date: 1600 - 1680
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Media ID 14297708
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1600 1680 Benn Churchman Defending Jewish Puritan Sabbath Theologian
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.8cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "William Benn: A Puritan Champion for the Christian Sabbath" William Benn (circa 1600-1680) was a prominent English Puritan churchman and theologian, renowned for his unwavering defense of the Christian Sabbath against the Jewish observance during the 17th century. This evocative image captures the intellectual intensity and religious fervor of Benn as he engages in a passionate debate over the sanctity of the Christian Sabbath. Born in England during a time of religious turmoil and transition, Benn dedicated his life to upholding the tenets of Puritanism, a reformist movement that sought to return the Church of England to its supposedly original, biblical foundations. Central to this movement was the observance of the Christian Sabbath, a day of rest and worship set aside from the rest of the week. However, the Jewish community in England, which had been granted greater religious freedoms under the reign of Oliver Cromwell, began to publicly observe their own Sabbath on Saturdays. This practice raised concerns among the Puritans, who saw it as a potential threat to their own religious identity and the unity of the English nation. Benn, a respected theologian and scholar, took up the cause of defending the Christian Sabbath against the Jewish observance. In his writings, he argued that the Christian Sabbath, observed on Sundays, was a distinct and essential aspect of the Christian faith, rooted in the biblical account of God's creation and the Ten Commandments. This powerful image serves as a testament to Benn's unwavering commitment to his beliefs and his role as a champion for the Christian Sabbath during a time of religious and cultural change. The intricately detailed engraving, with its dramatic use of light and shadow, captures the intensity and passion of Benn's defense, as well as the larger historical context of religious debates and tensions in 17th-century England.
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