nun's Old hands is a photograph by Isaac Silman which was uploaded on January 27th, 2013.
nun's Old hands
Every year, on January 18th, thousands of Orthodox Christian pilgrims go down to Qasr Al Yahud, the traditional baptism spot on the Jordan River, and... more
by Isaac Silman
Title
nun's Old hands
Artist
Isaac Silman
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Every year, on January 18th, thousands of Orthodox Christian pilgrims go down to Qasr Al Yahud, the traditional baptism spot on the Jordan River, and the most fascinating and impressive of all the baptism ceremonies taking place in the Holy Land can be seen there. The feast of Epiphany (the Greek word for �appearance�) symbolizes two important events in the life of Jesus: one is the visit of the 3 Magi (Wise Men) to Bethlehem when Jesus was born, and their recognition of him as the Messiah, and the other is the day that Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. The 4 Gospels of the New Testament vary in their account of the baptism. In Matthew 3 it says: �And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, �This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased��. Orthodox Christians celebrate that festive event every year on January 18th at the famous site on the Jordan River, Qasr Al Yahud. Qasr Al Yahud means Jewish castle. According to another tradition, it is at this spot that the Israelites, led by Joshua, crossed the Jordan River and entered the Promised Land 3,200 years ago. Others say that the first word (qasr) comes from an Arabic word meaning �break� and that this is the place where the Jews �broke� the waters.
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January 27th, 2013
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Deborah Talbot - Kostisin
I love all your work and will keep watching for more. Thank you for your wonderful commentary as well. Deb
Sharon Mau
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Marcia Lee Jones
Hands are beautiful to capture...when young they have innocents...older they have history. v/f
Isaac Silman replied:
Thank you very much Marcia!!! I would say that Older hands have more character
Cheri Randolph
Isaac, Love the story told in "Nun's Old Hands". Hand portraits are almost as expressive and tell the story of a person's life as does a face - every year has been marked upon these hands having lived a long and what appears to be a difficult life. Voted and my selection for discussion today in the Minimalism in Photography Group. v
Isaac Silman replied:
Hi Cheri Thank you very Much,I take it as grate compliment!!!! It is so trow that the hands tell the story of the person it is however most Significant in older age.