To the Editor of the "Nortu-Cutna Dairy News."
Sir,—In the sermon "Eyes as a Flame" published in the "North-China Daily News" of last Monday, the preacher, with much historical insight, tried to break away from the traditional passivity with which painters and theologians invested the picture of Jesus.
It will perhaps interest the Rev. A. N. Rowland to know that the most recent statue of Jesus was produced in London over a year ago by Mr. Epstein, a young Jewish sculptor of growing reputation. "Epstein's Christ"? created quite a stir, and many Christians, whose opinion counts, hailed it as a revelation.
The originality of this statue is to be found in its giant-like proportions and the remarkable pression of power which the artist gave to it. Mr. Epstein evidently felt that the excessive gentleness and saintliness generally associated with the person of Jesus were il! accorded to a hero who conquered the world. It is rather interesting that this conception is shared by a Christian cleric.
I am, ete., W. Hirscu.
Shanghai, Jan. 18.
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