Cleansing the Temple
Expulsion of the Temple money-changers
After his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus went to the great Temple of Jerusalem and attacked the stalls of the money-changers and merchants who did business in the Court of the Gentiles.
His action frightened the Temple authorities, who feared he was about to lead a rebellion against Roman rule.
Questions for Bible study groups
- Which painting is your favorite? Why? What do you like about it?
- How is Jesus portrayed in these paintings?
- Does this image of Jesus fit with your personal image of Jesus? Why? Why not?
Expulsion of the Money-changers, Giotto di Bondone
Expulsion of the Money-Changers by Jesus, Valentin de Boulogne
The Merchants chased from the Temple, James Tissot
Christ Cleansing the Temple, by Carl Heinrich Bloch, 1875
Jesus Cleansing the Temple
Christ Driving Merchants from the Temple, Jacob Jordeans, 1650
