Revelation 3:7 tells of four living creatures each of whom represents a specific Gospel, the creatures resemble first a lion, then an ox, then a face of a man, and lastly an eagle in flight. Which Gospel corresponds to each of these different living creatures so resembled?

Gnomon

Matthew = Man, Mark = Lion, Luke = Ox, John = Eagle. Since all these creatures are often depicted with wings, St Matthew is sometimes mistaken for an angel. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05645a.htm Jul 03 06, 4:38 AM

zbeckabee

"Evangelists" The symbols of the four evangelists: St. Matthew - a winged man; St. Mark - a winged lion; St. Luke - a winged ox; St John - a winged eagle, surround a ship, representing the Church sailing steadily through the storms of life. St. Matthew's Church, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. http://www.alanpotter.addr.com/St.Matthew's.html Jul 04 06, 6:23 AM

zbeckabee

Re: Your e-mail-- St. Matthew appears as an image of a winged man because the gospel narrative attributed to him traces Jesus' human genealogy. St. Mark is depicted as a winged lion because the gospel narrative attributed to him begins with the words “a herald's voice in the desert crying out; make ready the way of the Lord.” (1:3) The words suggest the roar of a lion. St. Luke is seen as a winged ox reminiscent of the ox as an animal of sacrifice under the old law. The gospel narrative attributed to Luke stresses the atoning sacrifice of Jesus. St. John is depicted as an eagle because the gospel that bears his name rises to such lofty heights in presenting the mind of Jesus. http://www.dcgary.org/cathedral/tour/devotional_images.htm Jul 04 06, 2:31 PM