Four photos of one liturgical architectural item, the Pulpit of Truth in the Cathedral of St. Paul in Liege, Belgium, 19th century. Christians interpret the serpent in Genesis 3 as Satan (photo 3), shown with his head bruised, his crown fallen from his head, his scepter of power broken, and his ankle shackled. The message is clear: Christ, born of Mary, the new Eve, has conquered sin, death, and evil; the power of the Gospel preached overcomes the power of the devil.
Cathedral of St. Paul and Treasures from its Treasury
- Full view of pulpit
- The 3 main statues on the front, left to right: St. Peter; Mary, Queen of heaven, the new Eve; St. Paul
- Back side of pulpit, Satan
- Close up of Satan's ankle in shackle, broken scepter and apple of temptation at his feet
