Jewish Symbolism
The Hebrew word for symbol is ot, which, in early Judaism, denoted not only a sign, but also a visible religious token of the relation between God and man.
Read more about Jewish Symbolism: Shabbat and Circumcision, The Tabernacle, The Sacrifices, The Priests, The Symbolic Values of Numbers, Metals and Minerals, Colours, Festivals and Holy Days, Symbolic Visions of The Prophets, The Star of David, On Tombstones, Influence On Christian Symbols, The Land of Zion, Lions of Judah
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