The Life of Christ Magic Lantern Slides

5B Albemarle Series. Glass Hand-Painted Magic Lantern Slides. Mid to late 1800s.  Notes Life of Christ magic lantern slides were a popular genre of hand-painted or photographic slides produced during the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for religious education and devotional purposes. These slides depicted key scenes from the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth and ministry to his crucifixion and resurrection. The images were often used in church settings, Sunday schools, and religious lectures to visually illustrate biblical stories and teachings. The slides were projected using a magic lantern, a precursor to the modern slide projector, onto walls or screens during religious services or educational sessions. The projected images helped convey the narrative of Christ's life to audiences in a visually impactful way, especially at a time when many people were illiterate or had limited access to printed materials. The Life of Christ slides became especially popular in the lat