this is part one of a really good video i found on youtube...it explains the origins of Christianity...through astronomical explanations..
August 23, 2009
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August 17, 2009
Lost symbols
The following image is courtesy of Wayne Herschel(cool dude) :)
an historian about symbols and all things cool...from south Africa.,
Wayne recently published a book called the hidden records. mind blowing stuff...!!
It deals with the finding of the Solomon key parchment,star maps,pyramids of Egypt, the key of Solomon,hidden symbols and architecture in the buildings surrounding Vatican, the Washington monument, and also the mysterious face on mars!!
The Hidden Records was aired on TV doc Carte Blanche and Coast to Coast.
visit the following links to know more, i don't wanna give away too much!:
http://www.thehiddenrecords.com
August 16, 2009
the true cross:
these links will provide you with info. on the history or the myth or legend or...whatever you wanna say about the remains of the true cross...i.e...the cross on which Jesus Christ died!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_true_cross
http://www.templarhistory.com/cross.html
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-true-cross.htm
http://www.thecross-photo.com/The_True_Cross_by_Ron_Loeffler.htm
:)
anymore sites you know about...plz do tell me...leave a comment!
The Christian cross
Now who hasn' seen a cross???
stupid question really!!!!
Christian cross is the best-known religious symbol of Christianity. It is a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
The cross-shaped sign, represented in its simplest form by a crossing of two lines at right angles, greatly antedates, in both East and West, the introduction of Christianity. It goes back to a very remote period of human civilization. It is supposed to have been used not just for its ornamental value, but also with religious significance.
During the first two centuries of Christianity, the cross may have been rare in Christian iconography, as it depicts a purposely painful and gruesome method of public execution. The Jewish Encyclopedia says:
The cross as a Christian symbol or "seal" came into use at least as early as the second century.this indicate that the cross was not given the status of a religious symbol before the 2nd century.(during the time and reign of constantine)
but...yes..the strong symbolism of the cross cannot be ignored,In Christianity the cross reminds Christians of God's act of love and Christ's sacrifice.
The cross also reminds Christians of Jesus' victory over sin and death, since it is believed that through His death and resurrection He conquered death itself.
OBELISK
An obelisk is a tall, narrow, four-sided, tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top.Obelisks were prominent in the architecture of the ancient Egyptians.The obelisk symbolized the sun god Amon Re, and during the brief religious reformation of Akhenaten was said to be a petrified ray of the Aten, the sundisk. It was also thought that the god existed within the structure.The pyramid and obelisk would have been inspired by previously overlooked astronomical phenomena connected with sunrise and sunset: the zodiacal light and sun pillars respectively.
The Ancient Romans were strongly influenced by the obelisk form.Rome is the obelisk capital of the world. The most prominent is the 25.5 m/83.6 ft high 331 ton obelisk at Saint Peter's Square in Rome.
the most famous obelisks in Egypt are:
Pharaoh Tuthmosis I, Karnak Temple, Luxor
Pharaoh Ramses II, Luxor Temple
Pharaoh Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, Luxor
Pharaoh Senusret I, Al-Masalla area of Al-Matariyyah district in Heliopolis, Cairo
Pharaoh Ramses III, Luxor Museum
Pharaoh Ramses II, Gezira Island, Cairo, 20.4 m[14]
Pharaoh Ramses II, Cairo International Airport, 16.97 m
Pharaoh Seti II, Karnak Temple, Luxor, 7 m
Pharaoh Senusret I, Faiyum (ancient site of Crocodilopolis), 12.9 m
Also the most mysterious of oblesiks is the Washington Monument in Washington DC, USA, measuring 555 feet 5.5 inches (169.29 m) in height, is the world's tallest true obelisk; completed in 1884.
it may feature in dan browns next novel the lost symbol
(visit all the links in the post,loads of info)
August 14, 2009
The 5 pointed star or the pentagram
Pentagrams (a five pointed star) and Pentacles (a pentagram inside a circle) have been widely used by followers of different religions.
It is also one of the most easy to reproduce.Many authors and historians have debated as to the meaning of this symbol...some say each of its 5 edges represent the 5 elements of nature:earth,water,air,fire and space.
while some say that it represents the female form!
how you may ask?
well firstly there are two theories to this claim:
1.two triangles when placed together(one inverted) form the most beautiful and simple design of the 5 pointed star.Now,according to historians the star shape resembles the beautiful and complex body of the female form! (i cant find any references to how!)also the female kind was one of the most revered because of its power to give birth and bring life onto this earth.Though in later times the female kind was subjected to many a ridiculous claims of witchcraft and other idiotic stuff which i will discuss in my future posts.
2.now the second claim is more of an astronomical one, Venus(the planet) as all know is the Greek god of love and also represents the female form. The planet while in its movement in the sky traces out a 5 pointed star in the sky...this is nothing but normal orbiting behavior of the planet(it just looks like its tracing the star,but in reality it does nothing of the sort,its just that the movement of the earth and venus makes it looks like that!) but..yes it is the only planet that does this..and as you see why the ancient Greeks associated the star with the female kind.
The cross:in the next post
whats a symbol???
A symbol is something such as an object, picture, written word, sound, or particular mark that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention.
Enough of technical terms.....its more likely a visualization of a particular word or phrase which is easy to remember.
All languages are made up of symbols. In his work, On Interpretation, Aristotle teaches that:
Spoken words are the symbols of mental experience, and written words are the symbols of spoken words.
The study or interpretation of symbols is known as symbology, and the study of signs is known as semiotics.
further on we will see all about religious symbolism...
August 11, 2009
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