Rebecca Nurse Material:Rolled Canvas stands as a gentle contrast

stands as a gentle contrast to the crisp winter air

Through the gentle gesture of Jesus Christ

and the life was the light of men

If thou canst believe

at the break of the day"

Rebecca Nurse Material:Rolled Canvas stands as a gentle contrastIn colonial Massachusetts between 1692 93, a mass hysteria of witch phobia erupted and resulted in a frenzy of fractured communities and tragic loss of innocent lives. One such victim was Rebecca Nurse, a frail 71 year old mother of eight who was well respected in her community and known for her benevolence and piety. The warrant for her arrest was based on accusations made by prominent community members Edward and John Putnam. Their family member,