Electronic New Testament Educational Resources
by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.

Biblical and Religious Art and Music

• Bible Illustrations by James Tissot - 37 color illustrations from The Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, by French artist James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902)
   
• Nadal's Gospel Illustrations - 153 woodcuts from Jerome Nadal's Evangelicae Historiae Imagines ("Illustrations of the Gospel Stories" - 1593-1595)
   
• The Doré Bible Gallery - copyright-free digital versions of all the biblical woodcuts (both OT and NT) made by Alsacian artist Gustave Doré (1832-1883)
   
• Christian Symbols, by Rudolf Koch - a selection of small, black & white, copyright-free images; by German artist Rudolf Koch (1876-1934)
   
• Biblical Art by John August Swanson - a compilation of original artworks, by contemporary Los Angeles artist John August Swanson (b. 1938)
   
• The Symbols of the Four Evangelists - photos and online artwork related to the four traditional symbols (lion, angel, ox, eagle)
   
• Art and Images related to the Gospel according to John - my compilation, sorted by the chapters of John's Gospel
  • Renaissance Art in the Gospel of John - a project by two of my students, Veronica Frausto and Suzanne Quinn
     
• Art, Images and Materials related to the Book of Revelation - my collection, sorted by the chapters of Revelation
  • Apocalyptic Art by Duncan Long - this contemporary Christian artist gave me permission to compile some of his artwork related to the Book of Revelation and other apocalyptic themes from the Bible.
     
• Impressions of Italy: Cities, Churches, Art - my own photos of Assisi, Florence, Padua, Pisa, Ravenna, Siena, and Spello, including some fine artworks.
   
• Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, Sacred Heart Chapel - Stained Glass windows with a variety of religious images and symbols
   
• Links to websites featuring other fine contemporary religious artists:
  • John Giuliani - Native-American themed work; available through Bridge Building Images
  • Sieger Koeder - German artist; available through Pauline Books & Media, UK
  • Robert Lentz, OFM - contemporary icons; available through Trinity Stores
  • Bill McNichols - contemporary icons; available through Fr. Bill's own website
  • Egino Weinert - bronze crosses & enamel plaques; available through Creator Mundi

• Check out some of my favorite Bible-related music:
  • "Gospel" Music by Marty Haugen - Albums related to the Gospels of Mark, Luke, and John
  • Biblically-Themed Music by Michael Card
  • The Birth of Jesus: A Celebration of Christmas - by John Michael Talbot
     
• Music related to the Gospel of John:
  • Johannine Texts and Themes in Liturgical Music - compiled by Gail Gresser and Felix Just, S.J.
  • According to John - a Contemporary Christian Music group inspired by the Fourth Gospel
  • That You May Have Life: Musical Stories from the Gospel of John - by Marty Haugen
     
• Music related to the Book of Revelation:
  • Michael Card: Unveiled Hope - a Contemporary Christian Music album based on the Book of Revelation
     
• Some Websites with Contemporary Christian Biblically-Based Music:
  • The Music of Karl Kohlhase - Music with a Message; inspirational songs available over the internet or on CD (for free!)

Other Websites with Christian Iconography and Art:

• Art and the Bible - an online King James Version, illustrated with a wide variety of artworks
• Faces of Christ Collection - collected works of various Catholic artists
• Museum of Biblical Art - Dallas, Texas (another museum with the same name opened in New York City in 2005, but closed in 2015)
• The Text This Week: Art Concordance - another excellent collection, by Jenee Woodard
• The Ecole Initiative: Index of Images - links to images stored at various places on the Web (no longer online; formerly http://ecole.evansville.edu/)
   
• Bridge Building Images - large selection of icons, cards & gifts; from Burlington, VT
• Cooperative Digital Resources Initiative (CDRI) - from ATLA, the American Theological Library Association
• Creator Mundi - "Importers of Distinctive Sacred Art" in Littleton, CO; esp. bronzes and icons
• John Bell's Christian Art Gallery - with almost 200 modern scripture-related artworks
• Digital Image Archive - reproductions of thousands of woodcuts; from Pitts Theology Library, Chandler School of Theology, Emory University
• Jesus Paintings and Christian Art - a collection by contemporary artist Spencer Williams
• John August Swanson - a contemporary artist from Los Angeles with a distinctively beautiful style
• Monastery Icons - original paintings in traditional styles, from the Sacred Arts Foundation, Lee's Summit, MO
• The Printery House: Icons - from Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri
• Skete.com - large collection of "The Great Historic Christian Icons," from St. Isaac of Syria Skete (a Russian Orthodox monastery in Wisconsin)
• The Saint John's Bible - a new project "illuminating the new millennium"; from St. John's Abbey and University, Collegeville, MN
• Symbols in Christian Art and Architecture - free, mostly small images and symbols, by Walter E. Gast
• Theology Library: Art - a very extensive collection of links, by Gerald Darring
• Trinity Stores - modern icon-style paintings by artist Robert Lentz (and other artists), including such NT figures as the Syro-Phoenician woman, Mary Magdalene, Jude the Apostle, Joseph of Nazareth, and of course various depictions of Mary and of Jesus.  Also a series of "Women of the New Testament" by artist Louis Glanzman.

Some Online Museums and Art Collections:

• The Artchive
• Artcom Museum Tour
• Art.com (commercial)
• CGFA
• National Gallery of Art
• Web Gallery of Art
• WebMuseum

Search Engines and General Links:

• Artcyclopedia
• Art in the Christian Tradition

• Can Stock Photo - royalty-free images for download or subscription
• Clipart.com - very large searchable site
• Foto Search Stock Photo - over fifty quality stock photography vendors at one site
• Go Graph Stock Photography - stock photos, illustrations, vector clip art, royalty-free footage
• Getty Images - searchable databases
• Webshots Galleries - free photos for wallpaper and screensavers
• See this page of annotated links for even more sites: Clip Art Resources