Canterbury Cathedral Stained Glass

Typology of Pentecost

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Medieval stained glass depiction of Pentecost with flanking scenes of Old Testament "types." Corona Redemption Window (Corona I), c.1200-07.

At the top is Christ in Glory, from whom come the "tongues of fire" that touched the apostles at Pentecost. On the left is Moses Consecrating Aaron, with the anointing oil as a parallel for the tongues of fire. On the right is Jethro before Moses. Jethro advised Moses to delegate to advisors, which parallels the mission given to the apostles. And below is the Law Given to Moses, which was a manifestation of God through fire like Pentecost.

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