Jesse Tree
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The Jesse Tree is a symbolic depiction of Jesus’ genealogy and the biblical story of salvation history, traditionally used during Advent to prepare for Christmas.
Aliases (2)
- Root of Jesse ×1
- Tree of Jesse ×1
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Advent tradition
→
Christian devotional practice → symbolic representation → |
| aimsTo |
connect Old Testament to Christ
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prepare spiritually for Christmas → teach biblical salvation history → |
| associatedWith |
Catholic tradition
→
New Testament → Old Testament → Protestant tradition → liturgical year → |
| biblicalBasis |
Isaiah 11:1
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| commonMedium |
banner
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illustrated tree → ornament set → paper craft → wall hanging → |
| emphasizes |
Jesus as fulfillment of prophecy
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continuity between Old and New Covenants → |
| hasComponent |
prayers
→
scripture readings → symbolic ornaments → tree image → |
| hasPrimaryTheme |
biblical narrative
→
genealogy of Jesus → salvation history → |
| nameDerivedFrom |
Jesse
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| oftenUsedBy |
Christian schools
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Sunday schools → families → parishes → |
| ornamentsRepresent |
biblical events
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biblical figures → covenants → messianic symbols → |
| practiceIncludes |
daily ornament placement
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daily scripture reading → family prayer → |
| relatedTo |
Advent calendar
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Nativity devotions → O Antiphons → |
| symbolicallyDepicts |
ancestors of Jesus
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key events in salvation history → line of David → prophecies about the Messiah → |
| symbolizes |
“a shoot from the stump of Jesse”
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| typicalDuration |
throughout Advent season
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| usedDuring |
Advent
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| usedToPrepareFor |
Christmas
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Jesse
("Root of Jesse")
→
Jesse ("Tree of Jesse") → |
symbolAssociatedWith |
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Advent
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associatedSymbol |