Window 4 – The Decalogue

WINDOW 4
The Decalogue

Iconography: Text—Exodus 20:3. “You shall have no other Gods” written in Hebrew and in English. This is the supreme command of God to His people in the Mosaic Covenant. The window shows Moses as the dominant figure with Aaron, Miriam, Sinai, the Golden Calf and the burning bush.

Artist’s Description: This window depicts the supreme command of God to His people in the Mosaic Covenant. On the left is the figure of Moses standing on a rock, symbolizing Mt. Sinai, at the base of which are clustered the tents of the Israelites in the wilderness. On the lower left is the burning bush with the “yod” identifying God’s presence. The right side of the window illustrates Miriam and Aaron hearing God’s law and separating themselves from the cult of the Golden Calf. The letter “yod” is superimposed on the Exodus quotation with two rays emanating from it. One ray shines approvingly on the decalogue; the other, depicting wrath with red lightning, strikes the statue of the Golden Calf. This window also portrays symbols of the Trinity.