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God commands the cherubim

Apologetics · Biblical text

The tabernacle includes crafted cherubim above the Ark and on its curtains.

Key points

Sacred representational art is not categorically forbidden.
This does not command Christians to kiss painted icons.

Sources and further reading

God commands the cherubim (Website)

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