Rembrandt. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. c. 1627/28.Oil on panel. Hamburger Kunshalle, Hamburg, Germany.
SCRIPTURE COMMENTARY #37
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser. She was far advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity. And she was a widow until fourscore and four years: who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.
Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord: and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel. (Luke 2:36-38)
JESUS IS GOD: Anna, by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, testified to this, when she extolled the Child as "the Lord," and joyfully announced that in this Child God had revealed Himself as the Redeemer.
[From 'A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture' by Bishop Knecht, D.D.]
(1899 Douay-Rheims Bible)
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