“Behold the Lamb of God”
Keywords
Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, Savior, Biblical Studies, Chrisitanity
Abstract
The scriptures contain many metaphors to teach us about the Lord Jesus Christ, and a particularly appropriate symbol at Easter time is that of the lamb. The Savior is referred to as the Lamb of God from His premortal life through His triumphant millennial reign. The symbol of the lamb is appealing for its simplicity, and yet it is multifaceted, providing insights to help deepen our understanding of the Savior. The eighteenth-century poet and artist William Blake has given us a wonderful depiction of a lamb, delightfully portrayed in this little poem
Original Publication Citation
With Jo Ann H. Seely. “Behold the Lamb of God.” Pages 17-47 in “Behold the Lamb of God”: An Easter Celebration. Edited by Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Frank F. Judd, Jr., and Thomas A. Wayment, 2008.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Seely, David R. and Seely, Joann H., "“Behold the Lamb of God”" (2008). Faculty Publications. 3643.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/3643
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2008
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/6453
Publisher
Religious Studies Center
Language
English
College
Religious Education
Department
Ancient Scripture