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I Will Make You Fishers of Men

I Will Make You Fishers of Men

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I Will Make You Fishers of Men  by Jim Baker

Hand Woven Linen Jewish Shabbat Table Runner, Carved Wood Fish,  Vintage Polished Brass Nails, 1800’s English Bible, Waxed Linen Thread, Nepalese Paper, Ethiopian Coptic Stitching

16"w X 24"h X 4"d
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The title for this piece, “Fishers of Men" is a phrase found in all four of the Gospels to describe the calling given by Jesus to his first disciples. Two brother fishermen, Simon called Peter, and Andrew, were casting a net into the Sea of Galilee. As he commenced his preaching ministry, Jesus called them to follow him and told them that in doing so they were to become "fishers of men". In the Greek language “fishers of men or people” is halieis anthrôpos. The word ‘Halieis’ is used for someone who works at the sea, or someone who has to do with the sea. ‘Anthrôpos’ means mankind or humanity. Therefore, the accurate meaning of the phrase may be described as working at the sea to catch (save) humanity. Christ followers interpret this analogy of catching fish to mean it is our responsibility to be like Jesus and cast his message out like a hook or net for fish to the entire world by being a living example of peace, love, mercy, compassion and forgiveness.

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ABOUT JIM BAKER | Jim Baker is a New Mexican multi-media artist working in the creation of three dimensional altered Bibles and Christian art. Jim’s art is noted for combining antique altered Bibles with Biblical symbols, metaphors, and artifacts to inspire devotion and worship of God, to provoke spiritual conversations, and uncover the often hidden meaning in Holy Scripture.

Jim’s sacred art can be found in galleries in Santa Fe, Taos, Espanola, and Jemez Springs, New Mexico as well as in churches, schools, religious institutions, homes, and businesses - wherever people want creative and inspirational art to express and experience their faith.

Materials

Hand Woven Linen Jewish Shabbat Table Runner, Carved Wood Fish, Vintage Polished Brass Nails, 1800’s English Bible, Waxed Linen Thread, Nepalese Paper, Ethiopian Coptic Stitching

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Dimensions

16"w X 24"h X 4"d

Care Instructions

This is a work of fine art. Keep out of direct sunlight, limit handling unless with cotton or latex-free gloves.

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