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Christian Symbols
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Whether carved on ancient tombs, incorporated into medieval art, or tattooed on 21st-century bodies, symbols have always played an important role in the Christian religion.
Table of Contents
- Agnus Dei
- Alpha and Omega
- Anchor Symbol
- Aureole
- Butterfly Symbol
- Chi Rho
- Christ Pantocrator
- Cross Symbol
- Eagle Symbol
- Eye of God (Eye of Providence)
- Fish Symbol
- Five Wounds of Christ
- Halo Symbol
- Number Symbols
- Peacock Symbol
- Pelican Symbol
- Christian Pomegranate Symbol
- Square Symbol
- Star Symbol
- 12-Point Star Symbol
- Four-Point Star
- 5-Point Star
- Eight-Point Star
- Nine-Point Star Symbol
- Creator's Star (Star of Creation)
- Six-Point Star (Hexagram; Star of David)
- Color in Religious Symbolism
Sources
- Taylor, Richard, How to Read a Church: A Guide to Symbols and Images in Churches and Cathedrals (HiddenSpring, 2005).
- Ferguson, George, Signs and Symbols in Christian Art: With Illustrations from Paintings from the Renaissance (Oxford University Press, USA, 1965).
- Klein, Patricia S., Worship Without Words: The Signs and Symbols of Our Faith (Paraclete Press, 2006).
- Whittemore, Carroll E., Symbols of the Church (Abingdon Press, 1987).
- Williamson, Beth, Christian Art: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004).
Further Reading
- Christian Symbols CD-ROM and Book (Dover Publications, 2004).
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Article Info
| Title | Christian Symbols |
|---|---|
| Published | March 17, 2004 |
| Last Updated | January 31, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
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| MLA Citation | “Christian Symbols.” ReligionFacts.com. 31 Jan. 2021. Web. Accessed 30 Apr. 2021. <religionfacts.com/christianity/symbols> |