ABOUT THIS CARVING Full Inscription: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 Origins: Creating our John 3:16 carving was enlightening. For the lettering, we reached back to a very old blackletter style from 15th century England. We coupled it with a botanically-correct representation of a thorny branch from the actual plant Biblical scholars have identified as the one his Roman captors used to make the thorny crown (ziziphus spina-christi). The thorns are borne in pairs on the branch in a particularly chilling configuration with one straight and one curved, the straight thorn being approximately 7/8" in length. Source: King James Bible, John 3:16 Recommended Finish: Our lighter toned Classic Oak finish works with many interiors and finishes and helps to create greater contrast to show off the many carving details of this piece to best advantage as well as helping to improve readability at greater distance. Product Dimensions: 8" X 32" X 3/4" Includes: Custom installation kit for wall display, installation instructions, Origins Story Card. (Plinth Base not included, but available separately.) Charitable Category: A portion of the proceeds from this piece benefits programs for Food, Shelter & Hope. Product SKUs:Classic Oak, GTI-BI002-8-OCHeritage Oak, GTI-BI002-8-OH Product Copyright 2012 GTI, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Made in USA. Stock Photo Shown.
