A strong tradition exists in the southwestern region of England is that Jesus visited there—brought by his uncle uncle Joseph of Arimathea. This was the man who later claimed his body from the Romans and laid it in the tomb. At the time Druidism existed as a strong influence in pre-Roman Britain. It is quite possible that on one of his visits Jesus may have been exposed to some of its thoughts and teachings (which interestingly mirror many aspects of Christianity).

This is another interpretation of the previous painting. The long haired boy Jesus has since been replaced by a shorthair since the boy Jesus was too easily being confused for a girl. Next ...