This week on edJEWcation, we crack open the Book of Joshua — swords, spies, shofars, and all — to kick off our brand-new series on the books of the Hebrew Bible beyond the Torah.
In 15th century Florence, the Operai del Duomo commissioned 12 colossal statues. The most famous of these is Michelangelo's "David", but the first of these was of Joshua, sculpted by Donatello. Later, the sculpture was revised to depict St. John the Baptist.
In 15th century Florence, the Operai del Duomo commissioned 12 colossal statues. The most famous of these is Michelangelo's "David", but the first of these was of Joshua, sculpted by Donatello. Later, the sculpture was revised to depict St. John the Baptist.
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