Tent of Abraham

Long-term series of paintings that focus on uplifting stories from the the great religious and spiritual traditions of the world

Moses Icon

Moses was a Hebrew teacher and leader considered the most important prophet in Judaism and one of the most important prophets in Christianity, Islam, the Baháʼí Faith, and other Abrahamic religions. According to both the Bible and the Quran, Moses was the leader of the Israelites and lawgiver to whom the prophetic authorship of the Torah (the first five books of the Bible) is attributed. Many consider his contributions to be the direct word of God.

Abraham and the Stars

Abraham is a respected and venerated figure in the three major world faiths, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In Judaism, he is considered ot be the founding father of the covenant. In Christianity, Paul the Apostle taught that Abraham's faith in God; and in Islam he is seen as a link in the chain of prophets that begins with Adam and culminates in Muhammad.

Jesus in the Wilderness

According to the Bible, Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit after his baptism to be tempted by the devil for 40 days and 40 nights. During this time, Jesus lived among wild beasts and fasted, becoming hungry. Satan tempted Jesus three times, attempting to undermine his relationship with God. The temptations were:
Turn stones into bread: Jesus replied, "It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God"
Bow to Satan: Jesus replied, "Do not put the Lord your God to the test"
Worship Satan: Jesus replied, "Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!"

Third Eye Open

The third eye is an invisible eye that is often depicted on the forehead and is said to provide perception beyond normal sight. It is a popular concept in religions such as Hinduism, Taoism, and Buddhism. In Hinduism, the third eye is also known as the ajna chakra, which is the sixth of seven chakras that control the body, mind, and spirit. It is believed to be an energy center located between the eyebrows and is linked to awareness, perception, and spiritual communication. Some say that the third eye can be opened by activating the pineal gland through meditation and yoga techniques.

“You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

In the Bible, Peter walks on water in Matthew 14:28-33, where Jesus tells Peter to come to him on the water, and Peter does so. However, Peter becomes afraid of the storm and begins to sink, so he calls out to Jesus for help. Jesus then reaches out and takes Peter, and says, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" .When Peter and the other disciples get back into the boat, the wind stops. The disciples then worship Jesus, saying, "You are truly God's Son!"