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Christian Cross |
Most well-known symbol of Christianity. It represents the crucifix and reminds Christians of the sacrifice of Jesus of dying for humanity's sins. It also had pre-Christian uses and is similar to the Ankh.
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Faravahar |
This is the most well-known symbol of Zoroastrianism. It is thought to represetnt 'Divine Royal Glory'; another meaning of this symbol is the path or journey the soul takes as it progresses toward the Supreme Being.
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Hamsa (The Hand of Fatima, The Hand of Miriam, The Hand of God) |
This symbol has been used for thousands of years in different cultures across the Middle East and Africa. It symbolizes many things, but the most well-known meaning is protection.
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Ichthys (Sign of the Fish, Jesus Fish) |
Although use in pre-Christian times, this symbol is widely known today as a symbol Christians use. Many references in the Bible involve fish. This was used by early Christians as a secret symbol.
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Ringstone Symbol |
The simplest explanation of this symbol is that it represents the connection between humanity and God.
The lower line representst humanity and the world of creation, the upper line the world of God, and the middle line the special station of Manifestation of God and the world of revelation; the vertical line is the or Holy Spirit proceeding from God through the Manifestations to humanity. The position of Manifestation of God in this symbol is said to be the linking point to God. The two stars or haykals represent Bahá'u'lláh and the Báb.
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Yá Bahá'u'l-Abhá (The Greatest Name) |
The symbol known as Greatest Name is an Arabic calligraphic rendering of "Yá Bahá'u'l-Abhá" (يا بهاء الأبهى usually translated as "O Thou the Glory of the Most Glorious!").
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