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Biblical Objects & Artifacts

The sacred objects, artifacts, and symbols of Scripture — from the Ark of the Covenant to the Urim and Thummim.

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3 objects in The Patriarchs

Jacob’s Ladder

Heaven opened to earth — fulfilled in Christ.

The ladder set up to heaven that Jacob saw in a dream at Bethel, with angels ascending and descending.

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Joseph’s Coat of Many Colours

Favour that provoked envy — and led, through suffering, to deliverance.

The special robe Jacob gave Joseph, marking his favour — and the spark of his brothers’ envy.

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Joseph’s Silver Cup

A test that revealed changed hearts and reunited a family.

The silver cup Joseph hid in Benjamin’s sack to test his brothers’ hearts.

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