Commons Windows

God's People in the Old Testament

By Hauser Studios, Winona; dedicated 09/12/1965

 

Creation: Hand of God the Creator with the works of creation.

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Rachie

 

 

 

 

 

The Fall: Serpent coiled around a tree = temptation and fall.

In memory of Mrs. Anna K. Lantz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cain and Abel: Offerings of Cain and Abel to God. Smoke curling downward = God’s rejection; smoke curling upward = God’s acceptance.

In memory of Cora Uglem Lantz

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Great Flood: Ark at rest on Mt. Ararat with rainbow.

In memory of William H. Rabe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tower of Babel: The Lord confused the language of all the earth.

In memory of Christine Langemo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abraham and Isaac: Bundle of dry wood & sword = sacrifice. Jar of ointment used to prepare a body for burial.

In memory of Axel Larson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jacob and Sons: Sun and moon = Jacob and his wife; Stars = twelve sons.

In memory of Alfreda Larson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph in Egypt: Joseph’s dreams. Brothers’ sheaves of grain and stars bowed down to his. Pyramid = Egypt.

In memory of Newell N. Nelson Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call of Moses: God called Moses from a burning bush.

In memory of Phyllis Jeanne Nasby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ten Commandments: Stone tablets presented to Moses by God.

In memory of Magnus Wickman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ark of the Covenant: God’s presence with the Israelites.

In memory of Walter O. Knudsen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David: Two interwoven triangles form the star of David.

In memory of Agnes Salhus Overson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solomon: Scepter = kingship; scroll = wisdom

In memory of Mildred N. Hosp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah: Tongs, live coal, scroll. When God called Isaiah, an angel took a live coal from the altar and touched his lips

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Anders M. Sundheim