and such a topic has already generated a considerable amount of research.1 This paper will deliberate some of the archaeological arguments presented in earlier works, and aims to explore the social and functional contexts in which Christian objects or symbols associated with Christianity circulated in...
Symbolism has been an integral part of most, if not all, religions around the world. It has been used to convey various religious concepts and ideas to the mass in a concise and artistic way. Christianity has utilized this technique in an optimal way in its art as well as literature. Gen...
However, the pagan practice of worshiping the hare eventually stopped after most British began to believe in Christianity in the 6th century. Nevertheless, many British carried hare’s feet in their pocket or purse. Later, rabbits were introduced in Britain from the other European countries, and...
History however tells us that, this fish symbol was in use long before the advent of Christianity, among the different pagan cultures, and would symbolize a number of different things. One prominent use of it in these cultures was to represent the womb of the 'Great Mother'. The OK Sign ...
However, the pagan practice of worshiping the hare eventually stopped after most British began to believe in Christianity in the 6th century. Nevertheless, many British carried hare’s feet in their pocket or purse. Later, rabbits were introduced in Britain from the other European countries, and...
It is named afterKing Davidand appears on the flag ofIsrael.The five-pointed star is also a symbol of Christianity associated with thebirth of the Savior,Jesus Christ. In Matthew 2 theMagi(or wise men) followed a star towardJerusalemin search of the new born King. From there the star ...
Though often associated with Christianity, with speculation that it was introduced by monks during attempts to convert the Celts, the Triquetra predates this association. It holds the distinction of being one of the oldest symbols of spirituality, serving as a potent emblem in Celtic culture long ...
Sadly, this cross has been co-opted by Satanists whose purpose of "inverting" Christianity (e.g. as in their Black 'Masses') is expressed by taking the Latin Cross of Christ and inverting it. At various anti-Catholic Protestant websites, I've seen pictures of the Holy Father standing in...
Celts" lived in many areas of modern-day Europe. And most people have a particular design in mind when they envision Celtic designs. What most of us call Celtic symbols are actually the exquisiteknotworkdesigns created by Irish Christian monks who were converting the pagan Celts to Christianity...
have developed over the two thousand years of Christianity. The most immediately recognizable Christian symbol is the cross, a simple pictorial representation of the wooden structure upon which Jesus was crucified. A number of variations of this symbol can be seen in churches and art, and on jewe...