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[ Jesus Mafa] (1973) is a series of paintings depicting [[Jesus of Nazareth]] as an African (Mafa). They are the collective product of a Christian community in Cameroon, Africa.
'''Jesus Mafa''' (1973) is a series of paintings depicting [[Jesus of Nazareth]] as an African (Mafa). They are the collective product of a Christian community in Cameroon, Africa.


==Abstract==
==Abstract==
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8. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/8.jpg John Baptizes Jesus]
8. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/8.jpg John Baptizes Jesus]


9. The Temptation
9. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/9.jpg The Temptation]


10. The Two first Disciples
10. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/10.jpg The Two first Disciples]


11. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/11.jpg The Wedding at Cana]
11. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/11.jpg The Wedding at Cana]
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12. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/12.jpg Nicodemus]
12. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/12.jpg Nicodemus]


13. The Samaritan Woman
13. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/13.jpg The Samaritan Woman]


14.
14. <-->


15. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/15.jpg The Miraculous Draught]
15. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/15.jpg The Miraculous Draught]
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16. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/16.jpg Jesus Heals the Paralysed Man]
16. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/16.jpg Jesus Heals the Paralysed Man]


17. The Beatitudes
17. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/17.jpg The Beatitudes]


18.
18. <-->


19. Jesus and the Penitent Sinner
19. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/19.jpg Jesus and the Penitent Sinner]


20. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/20.jpg The Sower]
20. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/20.jpg The Sower]
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25. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/25.jpg Jairus's Daughter]
25. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/25.jpg Jairus's Daughter]


26.
26. <-->


27.
27. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/27.jpg The Transfiguration]


28. The Unfaithfull Wife
28. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/28.jpg The Unfaithfull Wife]


29. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/29.jpg The Man Bornblind]
29. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/29.jpg The Man Bornblind]
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31. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/31.jpg The Good Shepherd]
31. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/31.jpg The Good Shepherd]


32. Martha and Mary
32. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/32.jpg Martha and Mary]


33. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/33.jpg The Insistant Friend]
33. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/33.jpg The Insistant Friend]
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38. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/38.jpg The Unforgiving Servant]
38. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/38.jpg The Unforgiving Servant]


39. http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/39.jpg The Ten Lepers]
39. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/39.jpg The Ten Lepers]


40. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/40.jpg The Pharisee and the Publican]
40. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/40.jpg The Pharisee and the Publican]


41. Jesus and the Children
41. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/41.jpg Jesus and the Children]


42. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/42.jpg The Late Comers]
42. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/42.jpg The Late Comers]
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44. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/44.jpg The Resurrection of Lazarus]
44. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/44.jpg The Resurrection of Lazarus]


45. Zaccheus Welcomes Jesus
45. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/45b.jpg Zaccheus Welcomes Jesus]


46. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/46.jpg The Three Servants]
46. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/46.jpg The Three Servants]


47.
47. <-->


48. The Merchants in the Temple
48. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/48.jpg The Merchants in the Temple]


49. The Widow's Mite
49. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/49.jpg The Widow's Mite]


====Passion of Jesus====
====Passion of Jesus====
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*58a. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/58a.jpg The Mission to the World]  
*58a. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/58a.jpg The Mission to the World]  


59. Ascension
59. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/59.jpg Ascension]


60. Pentecost
60. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/60.jpg Pentecost]


====Vergins with the Child====  
====Vergin with the Child====  


61. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/va.jpg African Virgin]
61. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/va.jpg African Virgin]
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Latest revision as of 21:52, 27 November 2016

Jesus Mafa (1973) is a series of paintings depicting Jesus of Nazareth as an African (Mafa). They are the collective product of a Christian community in Cameroon, Africa.

Abstract

"JESUS MAFA is a response to the New Testament readings from the Lectionary by a Christian community in Cameroon, Africa. Each of the readings were selected and adapted to dramatic interpretation by the community members. Photographs of their interpretations were made, and these were then transcribed to paintings."

List of the paintings

Childhood of Jesus

1. The Annunciation to Mary

2. The Visitation

3. The Birth of Jesus (Adoration of the Shepherds)

4. The Three Wise Men (Adoration of the Magi)

5. Jesus among the Teachers

6. Jesus in Nazareth

The Ministry of Jesus (Teachings, Miracles, Parables)

7. John the Baptist

8. John Baptizes Jesus

9. The Temptation

10. The Two first Disciples

11. The Wedding at Cana

12. Nicodemus

13. The Samaritan Woman

14. <-->

15. The Miraculous Draught

16. Jesus Heals the Paralysed Man

17. The Beatitudes

18. <-->

19. Jesus and the Penitent Sinner

20. The Sower

21. The Hidden Treasure

22. The Possessed Boy

23. Jesus Lulls a Storm

24. Jesus Multiplies the Loaves

25. Jairus's Daughter

26. <-->

27. The Transfiguration

28. The Unfaithfull Wife

29. The Man Bornblind

30. The Good Samaritan

31. The Good Shepherd

32. Martha and Mary

33. The Insistant Friend

34. The Rich Fool

35. The Poor invited at the Feast

36. The Prodigal Son

37. The Rich Man and Lazarus

38. The Unforgiving Servant

39. The Ten Lepers

40. The Pharisee and the Publican

41. Jesus and the Children

42. The Late Comers

43. The Ten Girls

44. The Resurrection of Lazarus

45. Zaccheus Welcomes Jesus

46. The Three Servants

47. <-->

48. The Merchants in the Temple

49. The Widow's Mite

Passion of Jesus

50. The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

51. The Lord's Supper

52. The Washing of the Feet

53. Gethsemane

54. The Kiss of Judas

55. The Crucifixion

The Resurrection of Jesus

56. The Empty Tomb

57. The Disciples of Emmaüs

58. Jesus Appears to Thomas

59. Ascension

60. Pentecost

Vergin with the Child

61. African Virgin

62. Virgin and Child

63. Virgin in a Palm Grove

History and current location

External links

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