Religious News Service Photographs

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Conceived by journalist Louis Minsky (1909-1957), Religious News Service (RNS) was established in 1934 as an affiliated but independently managed agency of the National Conference of Jews and Christians (later the National Conference of Christians and Jews), and was dedicated to providing authoritative and bias-free news about religion and ethics to both the secular and religious press. This collection contains photographs documenting Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish groups. Coverage of Protestants (especially mainline Protestants) and Catholics constitutes the bulk of the images. View the collection guide to learn more. Digitization of some of the images in this collection made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Featured image: Father James Groppi, the civil rights activist priest from Milwaukee, and militant leader Rennie Davis are taken into custody during an anti war demonstration a block from the White House.

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Title:
First Ecumenical Council.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-29938 FIRST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL VATICAN CITY -- Resumption of the Second Vatican Council recalls the first of the previous 20 Ecumenical Councils held in the history of the Church. That first Council was held at Nicaea in the year 325. Summoned by Pope Sylvester I and lasting two months and 12 days, it condemned Arianism which denied the divinity of Christ; formulated the Nicene Creed; and fixed a formula for dating Easter observances. Vatican II, called by the late Pope John XXIII, is aimed at Church renewal and reform in the 20th century. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RNS-9D-63-RB)
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Council of Nicaea (1st : 325 : Nicaea, Turkey)--Pictorial works., Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965 : Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano), Catholic Church--History.
Topics:
Episcopal conferences (Catholic)--Turkey--Nicaea., Episcopal conferences (Catholic)--Vatican City.
Geographic subjects:
Nicaea (Turkey), Vatican City.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358072
Title:
Martin Luther before Cardinal Cajetanus.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #29858 MARTIN LUTHER BEFORE CARDINAL CAJETANUS Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NYPL-9-63)
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Bishops., Luther, Martin, 1483-1546--Pictorial works., Cajetan, Tommaso de Vio, 1469-1534--Pictorial works.
Topics:
Bishops--Germany--Augsburg., Reformation--Germany., Christian art and symbolism.
Geographic subjects:
Augsburg (Germany)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358020
Title:
Martin Luther's first study of the Bible.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #29857 MARTIN LUTHER’S FIRST STUDY OF THE BIBLE. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NYPL-9-63)
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Luther, Martin, 1483-1546--Pictorial works.
Topics:
Reformation--Germany., Reformers--Germany--Halle an der Salle., Bible--Study and teaching.
Geographic subjects:
Halle an der Saale (Germany)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358019
Title:
Martin Luther's cell at Erfurt.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #29856 MARTIN LUTHER’S CELL AT ERFURT Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NYPL-9-63)
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Luther, Martin, 1483-1546--Homes and haunts.
Topics:
Rooms--Germany--Erfurt., Reformers--Germany--Erfurt.
Geographic subjects:
Erfurt (Germany)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358018
Title:
Luther before Charles V.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: SUGGESTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH REFORMATION DAY, OCT. 31, 1949 LUTHER BEFORE CHARLES V #1574 Three months after the Papal ban was pronounced against him, Martin Luther appeared before Emperor Charles V. But his impassioned oratory failed to influence the emperor (shown rising from his throne) and the ban was confirmed by imperial authority at the Diet of Worms, little more than a month after the scene above took place. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ALPB-NY-7D-9-JOG-P)
Creator:
Schwormstädt, Felix, 1870-1938. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Luther, Martin, 1483-1546--Pictorial works., Holy Roman Empire. Reichstag (1521 : Worms, Germany), Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1500-1558--Pictorial works.
Topics:
Reformation--Germany., Christian art and symbolism--Germany.
Geographic subjects:
Worms (Germany)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357359
Title:
The vision of the cross.
Creator:
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesus Christ--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357330
Title:
Lincoln & Washington.
Creator:
Johnson, Fry & Co. (publisher), Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Washington, George, 1732-1799--Portraits., Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Portraits.
Topics:
Presidents--United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357299
Title:
Entombment of Christ.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PI-32027 SUGGESTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH EASTER, 1965 “Entombment of Christ” by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EK-OPI-2A-65-NBM)
Creator:
Kielke, Erich. (photographer), Guercino, 1591-1666. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesus Christ--Art., Jesus Christ--Burial., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Mary Magdalene, Saint--Art., John, the Apostle, Saint--Art., Nicodemus, (Biblical figure)--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism--Italy., Art, Baroque--Italy., Art, Baroque--17th century.
Geographic subjects:
Italy.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355957
Title:
Lamentation.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PI-32026 SUGGESTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH EASTER, 1965 “Lamentation” by Gerard David Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EK-OPI-2A-65-NBM)
Creator:
Kielke, Erich. (photographer), David, Gérard, approximately 1460-1523. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesus Christ--Art., Jesus Christ--Burial., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Mary Magdalene, Saint--Art., John, the Apostle, Saint--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism--Netherlands., Lamentation (Art)--Netherlands., Art, Renaissance--Netherlands., Art, Renaissance--16th century.
Geographic subjects:
Flanders.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355956
Title:
The Last Supper.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PI-32025 SUGGESTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH EASTER, 1965 “The Last Supper” by Andre Derain Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EK-OPI-2A-65-NBM)
Creator:
Kielke, Erich. (photographer), Derain, André, 1880-1954. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesus Christ--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism--France., Last Supper in art., Fauvism--France., Art, Modern--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
France.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355955
Title:
He is risen.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PI-30465 FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH EASTER 1964 HE IS RISEN And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. (Matt. 28: 1-4 (RSV) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NYL-13-64-S)
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesus Christ--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism., Easter.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353004
Title:
At the tomb.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PI-30464 FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH EASTER 1964 AT THE TOMB And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. …And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe… And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. …” Mark 16: 1-6. (RSV) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NYL-1-64)
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mary Magdalene--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism., Easter.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353003
Title:
The risen Christ.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PI-30459 FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH EASTER 1964 THE RISEN CHRIST (Painting by Borgognones [sic] in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RNS-1-6-64)
Creator:
Bergognone, active 1481-1522. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesus Christ--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism--Italy., Easter., Christian art and symbolism--15th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353002
Title:
Madonna of the Rocks.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 30451 “MADONNA OF THE ROCKS” LEONARDO DA VINCI Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NYPL-NY-63)
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher), Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Jesus Christ--Art., John, the Baptist, Saint--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism--Italy., Christian art and symbolism--15th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:352861
Title:
Adoration of the kings
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 30449 ‘ADORATION OF THE KING’ -- BREUCHEL [sic] Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NYPL-NY-63)
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher), Bruegel, Pieter, approximately 1525-1569. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Jesus Christ--Art., Joseph, Saint--Art., Jesus Christ--Nativity.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism--Netherlands., Christian art and symbolism--16th century., Magi--Art.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:352860
Title:
The transfiguration.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 30369 THE TRANSFIGURATION And there appeared to them Elijah and Moses; and and [sic] they were talking to Jesus. Mark 5. 4. (RSV)
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesus Christ--Art., Moses, (Biblical leader)--Art., Elijah, (Biblical prophet)--Art., Jesus Christ--Transfiguration.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:352854
Title:
The pharisee and the publican.
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesus Christ--Parables.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism., Pharisee and the publican (Parable)  
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:352853
Title:
Madonna & child - Leonardo.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Madonna and Child. (10 1/2 x 9") Drawing. Louvre, Paris.
Creator:
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Jesus Christ--Art., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Motherhood.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism., Leonardo da Vinci school., Art, Renaissance--Italy--Florence.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348456
Title:
Adoration - Leonardo.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Study for the Adoration of the Magi. (10 3/4 x 8") Louvre, Paris.
Creator:
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Jesus Christ--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism., Leonardo da Vinci school., Art, Renaissance--Italy--Florence., Magi--Art.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348455
Title:
Annunciation - Leonardo.
Creator:
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Gabriel (Archangel)--Art., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Annunciation.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism., Leonardo da Vinci school., Art, Renaissance--Italy--Florence.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348454

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