Slave Ship Crosses

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The mastheads of the slave ships

and whaling ships

resembled the 3 crosses of Calvary.

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Footnote:

David Franzoni: screenwriter of Amistad

in a scene in which an African is shown

a pictures of Jesus, each with a halo.

"He is everywhere followed by the sun."

 

JC pointed out the similarity.

 

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