Photos: Last Judgment (St. Paul’s, Rome)

Last updated on: November 28, 2012 at 9:12 pm By William Hamblin

My photos of the mosaic mural on the triumphal arch of S. Paul’s outside the walls in Rome (from AD 390, much restored). Although poorly executed, with perhaps the ugliest Jesus ever depicted, there are a number of interesting details. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamblinofjerusalem/sets/72157632124520487/detail/ Read more

Photos: Arch of Titus, Rome

Last updated on: November 25, 2012 at 11:16 pm By William Hamblin

The Arch of Titus was constructed in AD 82 to commemorate in his victory over the Jews and Jerusalem in AD 70. It contains the most accurate artistic representation of the Menorah and temple treasure. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamblinofjerusalem/sets/72157632100191847/detail/ Read more

Cross as Tree of Life mosaics

Last updated on: November 24, 2012 at 7:18 pm By William Hamblin

From S. Giovanni Laterno, Rome. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamblinofjerusalem/sets/72157632093767196/detail/ Read more

Mosaics of Church of SS Cosmos and Damian, Rome

Last updated on: November 23, 2012 at 9:23 pm By William Hamblin

My photos of 7th century mosaics church in the forum of Vespasian, at the Roman forum in Rome. Interesting examples of Gammadia. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamblinofjerusalem/sets/72157632082259499/detail/ Read more

Canon 5D Mark III test 5

Last updated on: November 23, 2012 at 1:50 pm By William Hamblin

Test of the low light and night capacity of my new Canon 5D Mark III. It’s an amazing camera. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamblinofjerusalem/sets/72157632083877948/detail/ Read more

Photos: the last days of Autumn

Last updated on: November 21, 2012 at 4:54 pm By William Hamblin

Fourth test set with my new Canon 5D Mark III. Hazy winter light. The camera is fantastic. Great color and light sensitivity. Highly recommended. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamblinofjerusalem/sets/72157632066653749/detail/ Read more

Jeremiah, Josiah, Barker, and Me (6)

Last updated on: November 21, 2012 at 12:33 pm By William Hamblin

6. Jeremiah and the False Prophets Deuteronomy has two passages that discuss the problem of false prophets, 13:1-6 and 18:15-22. The first passage (Deut. 13:1-6) describes the problem of prophets who speak in the name of “other gods” and encourage Israel to worship those “other gods.” These prophets are to be “put to death.” 1 If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, 2 and the sign or wonder... Read more

Sunset Serenade

Last updated on: November 20, 2012 at 9:52 pm By William Hamblin

Sunset is always more spectacular with a new Canon 5D Mark III. No color enhancement or saturation on these photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamblinofjerusalem/sets/72157632064387870/detail/ Read more

Joseph Smith Papers sale at Deseret book

Last updated on: November 20, 2012 at 2:18 pm By William Hamblin

If you buy the JSP Histories 1 or 2, you can get any of the other published volumes for $29.99. Now is the time to buy! You need to use the Promo Code JSP2012 at the online checkout. Go here http://deseretbook.com and search for “Joseph Smith Papers” Read more

Jeremiah, Josiah, Barker, and Me (5)

Last updated on: November 20, 2012 at 10:48 am By William Hamblin

5. Deuteronomistic Temple Language Deuteronomy frequently describes Jerusalem and its temple as the “place that YHWH your God will choose to put his name there” (Dt. 12:21) or “make his name dwell there” (Dt. 14:23). This language–the place (māqôm) God will choose to put his name–is unique to Deuteronomy (Dt.12:5, 12:11, 12:21, 14:23, 16:2, 16:6, 16:11, 26:2). It is couched as a prophecy the Jerusalem had already been chosen by God for the site of his future temple before Canaan... Read more