Book Title: Kurtze Postill Herrn Philippi Melanthonis vber die Euangelia der fürnemesten Fest, durchs gantze Jhar / verdeutschet durch Gasparem Bruschium von Schlackenwald

Author: Melanchthon, Philipp, 1497-1560

Image Title: Baptism of Jesus

Scripture Reference:

• Matthew 3 (further images / scripture text)

Description: Jesus comes to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist. As Jesus comes out of the water, the heavens open and the Spirit of God descends on him like a dove. Then the voice from heaven announces, "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.".

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