Old Testament Miriam Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original Old Testament Miriam wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on her feast day or for a Novena. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.

The Bible prophetess Miriam, Moses’ sister, is first mentioned in Exodus 2. During this time, the Israelites were exiles in Egypt when a new pharaoh, fearing the growing Israelite population, instructs Egyptians to throw Hebrew boys into the Nile River. When Amram and Jochebed had a son, “she took a papyrus basket, putting the child in it, placed it among the reeds on the bank of the Nile. His sister stationed herself at a distance to find out what would happen to him.” After witnessing Pharaoh’s daughter pull the child out, Miriam offered her mother as a nursemaid. Years later with Moses leading the Exodus, after the parting of the Red Sea, Miriam encourages the women to join her in praise to God: “then the prophet Miriam, took a tambourine in her hand, dancing…Sing to the Lord, for He is gloriously triumphant; horse and chariot He has cast into the sea.” Lost in the wilderness, she doubts Moses and God and is struck with leprosy; Moses askes God for her healing which occurs seven days later.

Made of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4" tall. Packaged in cellophane bag. Shipped in box with bubble wrap.