Jesus And The Centurion When mighty Rome ruled the world a part of its strength lay in the Century... A hundred years you might ask? No, the Century was a military unit of a hundred men commanded by an officer known as a Centurion. Centurion - commander of a hundred - much like today's Company, also about a hundred soldiers. This illy is for the Bible Story book project of which I find meself fortunate to be a part. This occurrence is a particular fav of mine, perhaps because I can understand what it's driving at. Rome occupied the world around the Mediterranean and to make that so required the stationing of soldiers throughout these subject territories. There was a certain Centurion whose servant was ill - close to death - and he went to Jesus to secure the healing of his comrade. When the man made his request Jesus rose up to go to his home to heal the servant - for a rabbi to go to the home of a Roman Soldier was unheard of in Middle-Eastern culture. The Roman, having been stationed in the region for something more than sixteen years - according to the workings of the army at that time, certainly knew and understood the customs of the people whom he over-saw. He said to Jesus, "Lord, you don't need to come to my home to heal my servant. Just as I can say to one of my men - go here - and he goes. Do that - and it is done. As the commander of a hundred I understand that you need only speak it and my servant shall be healed..." One who commands understands the Commander and the way things work. Oh yes, the servant was healed at that very hour - at a distance. Bewdy! ~:0)
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John Cappello 29 Mar 2013
Fabulous colors & Wonderful Work on This Great image !CowGirlZen Artworks 16 Jul 2008
i agree... and cannot add anything to this other than it is too one of mine.John Enright 12 Jul 2008
a compelling interpretation of the scriptures to b sure sir chaz.annette steens 01 Jul 2008
unique great image Chas!Gavin North 17 Jun 2008
This is stunning, I love the glow you have given to Jesus, it has a real supernatural feel to it. Is thing also going into the book your making? Very Striking, Excellent workAnonymous Guest 17 Jun 2008
Super illustration and text Chas. MaryRenata Cavanaugh 15 Jun 2008
Excellent work ChasHiromi Green 11 Jun 2008
Very nice atmosphere and story! Awesome piece of work ChasAnonymous Guest 09 Jun 2008
Ooo - not too bad Chas - those lessons are paying off big time. ^-^ MumMark Saxton 09 Jun 2008
interesting piece. very solid version.Lior Goldenberg 07 Jun 2008
Your hypnotic-realistic style is amazing Chas! Nice story too.Alberto D'Assumpcao 06 Jun 2008
Fantastic composition, Chas! Interesting interpretation, my friend!Joke Schotting 06 Jun 2008
GREAT AND INTERESTING WORK CHAS MY PIC OF THE DAY!!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 06 Jun 2008
impressive and great!Olga van Dijk 06 Jun 2008
It is remarkable work indeed Chas....--Love & Light~OlgaLoredana 06 Jun 2008
This is awesome work Love itthea walstra 06 Jun 2008
An interesting story and good work going along with it Chas.Alex Preiss 05 Jun 2008
I like the atmosphere in this illustration. Nice interpretation of the story.James Mann 05 Jun 2008
it's all on the head... but the eyes are the tell... it's done...mel taylor 05 Jun 2008
Remarkable work, Chas!! How many more to go now??? Every one that I have seen is beautiful!!! melBailey Hopper 05 Jun 2008
I'm enjoying the stories along with the amazing illos! The man who commissioned these must be very happy with his decision.Steve Farr 05 Jun 2008
Great work, Chas!! Your work has never been anything less than SPECTACULAR!!!! Something to always look forward to!!~SJudy Mahurin 05 Jun 2008
Dramatic and compelling!Lawrence Hickman 05 Jun 2008
impressive and fantastically done beautiful jobEmily Reed 05 Jun 2008
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GREAT RELIGIOUS ART, CHARLES!Sharon Gonzalez 05 Jun 2008
Very incredible work, Chas!