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A-Z: General definitions: Jesse Tree
Definition
An allegorical interpretation of the genealogy of Christ, very popular in western medieval art.
A non-realistic genre of literature whereby characters or episodes systematically represent a certain belief system. Interpretation of allegory can involve two or more levels of meaning.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
Belonging to the Middle Ages.
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