Ray Downing

3D Illustrator and Animator

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The Prominent Role of Women in the Story of Easter

February 23, 2023 / Ray Downing

It is remarkable and surprising that women play such a prominent role in the gospels as the first witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus.

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categories / Bible, Christianity, Jesus, New Testament, Religion
tags / Jesus Passion, Jesus burial, Holy Week, Ray Downing, Real Face of Jesus, Shroud of Turin, Apostles, Mary Magdalene, Magdala, Bible, Crucifixion, Cross, Christian gifts, Christian art, Disciples, Easter gifts, Easter, Good Friday, Holy week, Jesus, James Tissot, Noli Me Tangere, Josephus, Passover, The Last Supper

Pontius Pilate - Prefect, not Procurator

February 15, 2016 / Ray Downing

Antonio Ciseri (1821-1891), Ecce Homo, 1871. Gallery of Modern Art, Florence, Italy. — Antonio Ciseri (1821-1891), Ecce Homo, 1871. Gallery of Modern Art, Florence, Italy.

The Caesarea stone: first archaeological evidence for Pontius Pilate.

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categories / Archaeology, Bible, Christianity, New Testament, Religion, Science
tags / Jesus, Pontius Pilate, Excavation, Josephus, Passion of Jesus, Jesus arrested, Passover, Holy Week, Jesus condemned to death, Easter

Caiaphas' Bones

January 28, 2016 / Ray Downing

The Caiaphas ossuary. Israel Museum, Jerusalem.

Caiaphas' bones: the first remains of a bibliical personality ever discovered.

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categories / Archaeology, Christianity, Science, Religion, Bible, New Testament
tags / Jesus, Caiaphas, Excavation, Ossuary, Bone box, Josephus, Jewish burial, Easter, Holy Week