1865_Elijahs_Assention_Dore.txt http://www.artbible.info/art/large/201.html Gustave Doré 1832 – 1883 Elijah's Ascension engraving — 1865 Gustave Doré biography This work is linked to 2 Kings 2:11 The prophet Elijah was a fierce opponent of worshippers of Baal. Contrary to us ordinary mortals, he did not simply die, but "went up by a whirlwind into heaven" in a chariot of fire. The American singer-songwriter was inspired by Elijah and a series of rainy funerals when she wrote her famous song "Go Like Elijah": I want to go like Elijah when I go.