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[ Jesus Mafa] (1973) is a series of 65 paintings depicting [[Jesus of Nazareth]] as an African (Mafa). They are the colective prudct of a Chrostina 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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14.
14.


15. The miraculous Draught
15. The Miraculous Draught


16. Jesus heals the paralysed Man
16. Jesus Heals the Paralysed Man


17. The Beatitudes
17. The Beatitudes
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18.


19. Jesus and the penitent Sinner
19. Jesus and the Penitent Sinner


20. The Sower
20. The Sower


21. The hidden Treasure
21. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/21.jpg The Hidden Treasure]


22. The Possessed
22. The Possessed (Boy)]


23. Jesus lulls a Storm
23. Jesus Lulls a Storm


24. Jesus multiplies the Loaves
24. Jesus Multiplies the Loaves


25. Jairus's daughter
25. Jairus's Daughter


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28. The unfaithfull Wife
28. The Unfaithfull Wife


29. The Man bornblind
29. The Man Bornblind


30. The Good Samaritan
30. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/30.jpg The Good Samaritan]


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


32. Martha and Mary
32. Martha and Mary


33.The insistant Friend
33. The Insistant Friend


34. The rich Fool
34. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/34.jpg The Rich Fool]
35. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/35.jpg The Poor invited at the Feast]
35. [http://www.jesusmafa.com/images/gimages/35.jpg The Poor invited at the Feast]
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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. The ten Lepers
39. 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]
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44. The Resurrection of Lazarus
44. The Resurrection of Lazarus


45. Zaccheus welcomes Jesus
45. Zaccheus Welcomes Jesus


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48. The Merchants in the Temple
48. The Merchants in the Temple


49. The Widow's mite
49. The Widow's Mite


50. The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem
50. The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem
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52. The Washing of the Feet
52. The Washing of the Feet
*52a. Peter denies Jesus
*52a. Peter Denies Jesus


53. Gethsemane
53. Gethsemane
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55. The Crucifixion
55. The Crucifixion


56. The empty Tomb
56. The Empty Tomb
*56a. Easter (Noli me tangere)
*56a. Easter (Noli me tangere)


57. The Disciples of Emmaüs
57. The Disciples of Emmaüs


58. Jesus appears to Thomas
58. Jesus Appears to Thomas
*58a. The Mission to the World  
*58a. The Mission to the World  



Revision as of 08:57, 12 September 2011

[ 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

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

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.

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.

43.

44. The Resurrection of Lazarus

45. Zaccheus Welcomes Jesus

46.

47.

48. The Merchants in the Temple

49. The Widow's Mite

50. The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

51. The Lord's Supper

52. The Washing of the Feet

  • 52a. Peter Denies Jesus

53. Gethsemane

54. The Kiss of Judas

  • 54a. The Flagellation

55. The Crucifixion

56. The Empty Tomb

  • 56a. Easter (Noli me tangere)

57. The Disciples of Emmaüs

58. Jesus Appears to Thomas

  • 58a. The Mission to the World

59. Ascension

60. Pentecost

61. African Virgin

62. Virgin and Child

63. Virgin in a Palm grove

History and current location

External links