The Idol of Dagon
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The Idol of Dagon
The Idol of Dagon - 1 Samuel 5.
circa 1690
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1690 Biblical Broken Dagon Fallen Idol Idolatry Plinth Samuel Testament Idolatrous
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Idol of Dagon: A Remnant of Ancient Idolatry from the Old Testament (1 Samuel 5, circa 1690) This evocative image depicts the broken and fallen Idol of Dagon, an ancient artifact that once held significant religious significance for the Philistines in the Old Testament. The Idol of Dagon, a statue representing the Philistine god Dagon, is shown lying on its side with its head and arms broken off, lying in the dust on its plinth. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the destructive consequences of idolatry and the transience of human-made deities. The Idol of Dagon was originally housed in the temple of Dagon in Ashdod, one of the five major cities of the Philistine confederation. According to the biblical account in 1 Samuel 5, the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Ashdod as a trophy of war by the Philistines after they defeated the Israelites. The presence of the Ark in the temple caused Dagon's idol to fall and break, demonstrating the power and superiority of the God of Israel. This 17th-century print captures the somber and haunting atmosphere of the fallen idol, its once imposing form now reduced to ruins. The image invites reflection on the fleeting nature of human-made deities and the enduring power of the God of the Old Testament. The print also serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with the history and mythology of the ancient world, as well as the role of religious iconography in shaping human culture and belief systems.
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