Jewel Gold
If your church has wanted to buy a jewel encrusted gold Bible?
for the altar, would you consider this as a waste of money or a great addition to the sanctuary? Just sitting there strange thoughts.
"Man does not live by bread alone …" – Attributed to Jesus, I am not a church goer right now, but he was raised as a kind of Protestant. I think it was a huge loss Money that should have been spent helping the poor. Otoh I visited beautiful Catholic cathedrals in Europe that have jewels encrusted relics in them. The Bibles were not gold, for the most part, but what I remember in particular were the bones of alleged Saints, with bone-tipped diamonds and kept under glass. It is a form quite bizarre ornamentation, and I can not imagine God being interested in it, if God exists. I believe however that some of the cathedrals which housed these relics – St. Paul's, in Vienna, for example – have been incredibly beautiful, great works of art. Of course, the beauty of cathedrals such depends on great architecture, beautiful stained glass, etc., much more than on gold-covered Bibles and skeletons preserved under glass. Although I am not a Christian, I do not think that Christian churches must be in business promote great art. I think it is important that they spend more money on the promotion of mercy, compassion for the poor and justice. But as the writer Aldous Huxley said, statues, paintings, architecture and stained glass of cathedrals of the Middle Ages in Europe probably provided the poor of the Middle Ages (and all others living at the time) with almost – the only art, and "psychedelic" than experiences available at this time. Was it bad for the medieval church to extract money from the European peasantry to provide a lasting source of beauty and wonder in their lives? Huxley thought it was an open question, but he tend to descend on the side of beauty. Maybe he was right. Some churches also now use their money to promote renewable energy and sustainable environmental practices. I think it's a beautiful thing, and something that expresses good Christian stewardship. By helping everyone living in better harmony with the natural order that God or fate provided to us, investments in renewable energy and sustainable church environment should also help the poor, at least indirectly.
Jack Absalom’s The Jewels Of The Kimberley Preview
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SWISS 18 K GOLD HUNTER 1/4 REPEATER 32 JEWELS 128 GRAMS $4,950.00 |
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ANTIQUE ELGIN 14K SOLID GOLD POCKET WATCH 17 JEWEL 146g $2,799.99 |
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VINTAGE E. HOWARD 14K SOLID GOLD POCKET WATCH 21 JEWEL $2,175.00 |
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Best 21 Jewel Waltham Cresent St. 18K Gold Case NR! $1,800.00 |
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WALTHAM 17 JEWEL GOLD CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH $1,525.00 |
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WALTHAM 16S 14 KT GOLD CASE 23 JEWEL VANGUARD 85 GRAMS $1,295.00 |
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MJ TOBIAS LIVERPOOL Pocket Watch 13 jewel Gold Key Wind $1,224.99 |
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ILLINOIS 13S 18K W GOLD NEAR MINT CASE 21 JEWEL ILLINI $1,095.00 |
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Pocketwatch Watham 14K Gold Open Face 12 Size 15 Jewel $1,075.00 |
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E. Howard 14K Gold Antique Pocket Watch 17 Jewels $1,000.00 |
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Antique E. Howard Pocket Watch 14K Gold 17 Jewel $999.99 |
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POCKET WATCH FRENCH CA 1850-18K GOLD 8 JEWEL $999.00 |
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ANTIQUE E HOWARD BOSTON POCKET WATCH 18K GOLD 17 JEWELS $999.00 |
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Rare 21 Jewel 960 Hamilton Gold-Filled Pendant Watch $985.00 |
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14KT SOLID YELLOW GOLD WALTHAM 15 JEWELS POCKET WATCH $974.99 |
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POCKET WATCH VINTAGE SOTH BEND 14 K FILL GOLD 19 JEWEL $950.00 |
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Elgin Pocket Watch 18K Solid Gold HC 6s 15 Jewel 1878 $925.00 |
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Solid 14K Gold 21 Jewel Illinois Pocket Watch c1920 $918.62 |
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15 JEWEL SWISS ULTRA-THIN ROSE-GOLD CASE POCKET WATCH $910.00 |
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HAMILTON 916 ART DECO 14K GOLD 17 JEWEL POCKET WATCH $900.00 |
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Hamilton 14K gold 921 pocket watch, 21 jewels, running $900.00 |
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ANTIQUE 14KT ROSE GOLD WALTHAM POCKETWATCH JEWEL COVER $895.00 |
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POCKET WATCH VINTAGE ILLINOIS 14 K FILL GOLD 21 JEWEL $850.00 |
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SLIM LORD ELGIN 14K YELLOW GOLD 21 JEWELS POCKET WATCH $849.00 |
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FINE WALTHAM 14K GOLD 17 JEWEL POCKET WATCH c1915 $825.00 |
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HAMILTON 14K GOLD 23 JEWELS 920 POCKET WATCH-1921 $799.00 |
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Waltham pocket watch in 18K gold 15 jewels $778.00 |
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ANTIQUE HOWARD 14K SOLID GOLD POCKET WATCH 21 JEWELS OF $745.00 |
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Tavannes Gold Filled Pocket Watch 17 Jewels w/ Chain $725.00 |
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Longines 14K Solid Gold 17 Jewel #17L Mvmt Pocket Watch $649.00 |
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ELGIN POCKET WATCH 12 GOLD FILLED SCREW BACK 21 JEWELS $600.00 |
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ELGIN Pocket Watch GOLD filled 10K 21 JEWEL MODEL 571 $599.00 |
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ELGIN Pocket Watch GOLD filled 10K 21 JEWEL MODEL 571 $599.00 |
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HAMILTON POCKET WATCH 992B 10K GOLD PLATED 21 JEWEL $595.00 |
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ANTIQUE 18K GOLD 17 JEWELS PREXA OVAL POCKET WATCH $575.00 |
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21 JEWELS WALTHAM 14K GOLD RIVERSIDE A POCKET WATCH $559.99 |
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VINTAGE HAMILTON 10K GOLD 23 JEWEL POCKET WATCH $549.00 |
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Elgin 14K Gold 17 Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch $545.00 |
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VINTAGE 1920s 14K GOLD WALTHAM 17 JEWEL POCKET WATCH $500.00 |
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1926 WALTHAM 7 Jewel Pocket Watch w/14K Gold Case~Runs $499.95 |
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Waltham 1903 gold 15 jewel hunters case pocket watch $450.00 |
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Pocket Watch Concord 14k Gold 17 Jewel In Working Order $439.99 |
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Howard Gold Filled Pocket Watch 12 Size 17 Jewels $399.99 |
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Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14K White Gold 17 Jewel OF $399.00 |
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21 JEWEL BURLINGTON, ILL. RAILROAD POCKET WATCH – GOLD $385.00 |
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Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 15 Jewels 16 Size Gold Fille $374.99 |
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Provita Men’s Wrist Watch Swiss,14K Gold 17 Jewels $350.00 |
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14KT GOLD FILLED SOUTH BEND 19 JEWEL POCKET WATCH W BOX $349.99 |
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Vintage Ball Gold Commercial Pocket Watch 10K 17 Jewels $345.00 |
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1925 HAMILTON 916 17 JEWEL 14K Solid GOLD Pocket Watch $343.99 |
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Gold 21 Jewel Grade 992 Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch $330.00 |
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Antique Gold Waltham 21 Jewel Fancy Case Pocket Watch $325.00 |
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Old COLUMBUS Fancy 14K Solid GOLD 15 Jewel Pocket Watch $325.00 |
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GRUEN VERI-THIN 17 JEWEL WHITE GOLD FILLED SN: 608689 $299.00 |
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1907 Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Tone 15 Jewel $298.00 |
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16 Size 17 Jewel Gold Filled Illinois Pocket Watch $295.00 |
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Waltham pocket watch in gold case – 17 jewels $289.00 |
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Elgin pocket watch in gold case – 15 jewels $288.00 |
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ILLINOIS ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH 7 JEWEL HUNTING CASE GOLD $279.95 |
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1950 c. HAMILTON 921 21 Jewel 14K GOLD Pocket Watch G $260.10 |
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VINTAGE 1920 ELGIN GOLD 17 JEWEL POCKET WATCH $260.00 |
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HAMILTON 10K GOLD FILLED 23 JEWELS 945 POCKET WATCH $250.00 |
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RARE 1900 WALTHAM 14K GOLD 15 JEWEL SIZE 0 POCKET WATCH $249.00 |
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Waltham pocket watch 10kt gold plated 21 jewels $229.00 |
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FINE ANTIQUE WALTHAM 17 JEWEL GOLD FILLED POCKET WATCH $225.00 |
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QUALITY WALTHAM 17 JEWEL GOLD FILLED POCKET WATCH c1920 $225.00 |
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CHANDLER 17 Jewel Swiss Gold-Overlay Mini Pocket Watch $220.00 |
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6 Size 7 Jewel Gold Filled Lady’s Elgin Pocket Watch $220.00 |
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VINTAGE GRUEN VT GOLD FILL 17 JEWEL POCKETWATCH $220.00 |
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ELGIN 21 JEWELS B W RAYMOND POCKET WATCH 14K WHITE GOLD $200.00 |
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15 Jewel 16 Size Yellow Gold Filled Elgin Pocket Watch $200.00 |
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13 Jewel Swiss Gold Tone Dial, Silver Case Pocket Watch $200.00 |
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Waltham Exchange 15 Jewel GOLD PLT Antique Pocket Watch $199.99 |
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1903 ELGIN 12S FANCY FACE 15 JEWELS GOLD FILLED RUNNING $193.50 |
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Vintage PINK Gold Fld 21 JEWELS HOWARD pocket watch NR $192.00 |
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Wilton Assorted Jewel Mini Cups, 100 Count $3.00 It couldn’t be easier to dress up a cupcake or treats! Fill with candy or nuts or use for mini muffins. Mini size 1-1/4 diameter cups are made of microwave-safe paper…. |
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PANDA BEAR NECKLACE WITH SILVERTONE CHAIN $5.98 Custom made Panda Bear Necklace with silvertone chain…. |
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MAM-A Gold – DVD-R ( G ) – 4.7 GB 8x – gold – jewel case – storage media $19.95 The MAM Gold Archive Grade? DVD-R is designed for applications requiring long-term storage of sensitive data, video or music files. The reflective layer is comprised of 24 karat gold, which allows maximum resistance to chemical breakdown — one of the major causes of disc failure. Along with choosing the right recording dye material and bonding agent (Note: A DVD-R is made of two polycarbonate dis… |
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Sonic Boom (Bonus Dvd) $15.48 October 2009 Exclusive Release – Two CD’s + DVD edition of the Rock legends’ 2009 album includes a bonus CD containing 15 Kiss klassics plus the Live in Buenos Aires DVD. After a nine year wait, Rock superstars Kiss release the studio album Sonic Boom. Featuring 11 brand new Kiss anthems, Sonic Boom is an emphatic statement from one of Rock’s most iconic bands. Says guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley… |
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Kama Sutra: A Tale Of Love – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack $8.09 … |
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Arthur Sullivan: Ivanhoe $37.40 … |
