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The Face of Jesus
The Face and the Figure of Jesus With the possible exception of the cross, the figure of Jesus is the central symbol of Christianity. This, despite the fact that no one knows what Jesus looked like. Contemplating this symbol can not only deepen your appreciation of Christianity, it can be a central part in the [...]
The Maltese Cross
The Maltese Cross This cross has a long history. It has been associated with the Order of Knights of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as the “Knights Hospitaller.” This order began with the establishment of a hospital in Jerusalem, and has long been associated with caregiving, but also took on military [...]
Christian Symbols
Christianity is, and always has been, a faith that finds expression in highly visual ways … through painting and sculpture, image, icon, symbol, design, and other non-verbal means. We take a look at the principal varieties of Christian symbolism, both traditional and contemporary. Sources of Symbolism in Christianity