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Russia: An icon of Moses and the Burning Bush, Iconostasis of Kizhi monastery, 18th century

Russia: An icon of Moses and the Burning Bush, Iconostasis of Kizhi monastery, 18th century

The burning bush is an object described by the Book of Exodus (3:1-21) as being located on Mount Sinai; according to the narrative, the bush was on fire, but was not consumed by the flames, hence the name.

In the narrative, the burning bush is the location at which Moses was appointed by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan.

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