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The Dragon in the Belly: Patriarchs, Judges, and Kings

The Old Testament meets Beijing Opera in He Qi's art.

Paintings by He Qi | posted 4/25/2008 07:54AM

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He Qi, a prominent Chinese painter, believes Christian art should be bright. "I read the first chapter of Genesis, the creation, and God says, 'Let there be light.' So ...

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Bonny

Posted: April 28, 2008 10:08 AM


I love the article, I love the art and I share Dr. Brant's joy. I would like Dr. Lao to tell us more about the dragon not being a symbol of Chinese culture and tradition. This information may be an eye opener for many of us that are not familiar with Chinese culture. Thanks

Susan Wunderink (Registered User)

Posted: April 27, 2008 9:05 AM


Try this if the links don't work for you: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/special/patriarchs/1.1.html

Swan	Posted: April 26, 2008 6:51 PM


There is not link where it says Click here to begin the slideshow.!

Dr. S.Lao

Posted: April 26, 2008 3:22 AM


It is a serious misunderstanding that dragon is a symbol of Chinese culture and tradition. In fact many Christians and other ethnic groups in China reject it. Mr.He is a teacher of a seminary controlled by government. They often give incorrect informations to outside world.

Dr. Howard Brant

Posted: April 25, 2008 3:08 PM


This is really great. This is contextualization at its deeper level. As a cross cultural missionary, it gives me great joy to see someone redeem the arts and invite Biblical themes into art. Why Florence? Why not Beijing? Howard Brant -- Kenya

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