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Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.

Image Title: Shepherds Visit

Scripture Reference: Luke 2

Description: Jesus is born in Bethlehem, as shepherds learn of his birth from an angel. To the left, the angel and heavenly hosts praise God in the heavens. The panel to the left depicts Jacob wrestling with the angel of God, while that on the right shows Jacob buying Esau’s birthright for a bowl of stew.

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