Category Archives: Non-Western Art

Gethsemane, Part 3: Through the Oil Press, or The Final Temptation

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Victoria Emily Jones

The Garden of Gethsemane is located at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem (yes, it’s still there).  The name literally means “oil press.” I’m going to fly away with a metaphor here, so bear with me, and … Continue reading →

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Do Things Fall Apart When Jesus Meets an Indigenous Culture?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Victoria Emily Jones

I recently subscribed to Indigenous Jesus, a blog whose purpose is to celebrate the Christian art produced by nonwestern cultures. Its author, who has a background in anthropology and studio art, encourages his readers to learn from other cultures’ views … Continue reading →

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