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Questions tagged [symbolism]

The practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships.

Particularly, in Christianity, symbolism deals with symbolic representations of Christian concepts and teachings.

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What is the purpose and meaning of the Christian Flag?

Many of you have probably seen the Christian flag: a white flag with a red cross on a blue corner. It's a staple of some churches and many Christian schools. Do the colors have specific significance? How to the flag come to be and what purpose does…
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What is this symbol: ⳨?

I have seen in a church a cross with a loop off the top that makes the vertical look like a P: ⳨ Does this symbol have a name? What is its meaning? From what does it derive? Can you supply any more interesting information about it?
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What symbols have represented Christianity through the years?

Today the cross is the primary icon of Christianity, but I'm aware of a few others, such as the Ichthys. What symbols have represented the faith through the centuries?
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Why is the fish often used as a symbol of Christ?

In the United States, you've probably seen it. Many Christians like to put a fish on their cars to show their faith. What is the origin of this symbol?
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Relevance of the word 'ICTHUS'

I would like to know the meaning and the importance of the word 'ICTHUS' among Christians. I have learned that this is some sort of symbol. Can anyone help me on this?
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What is the origin and meaning of this symbol?

The symbol in the attached photo is on the side of a 1940s motorcycle purchased from a police vehicle auction. The symbol in question is mounted on the frame near the rear axle. Can anyone shed light on what this symbol may mean? This was…
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Origin and meaning of this Christian symbol (Christus Rex)

On the cover of Charles Hartshorne's Creative Synthesis and Philosophic Method published by SCM Press (London 1970) there is this symbol A Google image search suggests that this is called a Christus Rex, made up of a crown at the top, the cross and…
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