Symbolique chrétienne primitive

Christian symbolism is the use of symbols, including archetypes, acts, artwork or events, by Christianity. It invests objects or actions with an inner meaning expressing Christian ideas. The symbolism of the early Church was characterized by being understood by initiates only, while after the legalization of Christianity in the Roman Empire during the 4th century more recognizable symbols entered in use. Christianity has borrowed from the common stock of significant symbols known to most periods and to all regions of the world. Only a minority of Christian denominations have practiced Aniconism, or the avoidance or prohibition of types of images. These include early Jewish Christian sects, as well as some modern denominations such as Baptists that prefer to some extent not to use figures in their symbols due to the Decalogue's prohibition of idolatry. Christian cross The shape of the cross, as represented by the letter T, came to be used as a "seal" or symbol of Early Christianity by the 2nd century. At the end of the 2nd century, it is mentioned in the Octavius of Minucius Felix, rejecting the claim by detractors that Christians worship the cross. The cross (crucifix, Greek stauros) in this period was represented by the letter T. Clement of Alexandria in the early 3rd century calls it τὸ κυριακὸν σημεῖον ("the Lord's sign") he repeats the idea, current as early as the Epistle of Barnabas, that the number 318 (in Greek numerals, ΤΙΗ) in was a foreshadowing (a "type") of the cross (T, an upright with crossbar, standing for 300) and of Jesus (ΙΗ, the first two letters of his name ΙΗΣΟΥΣ, standing for 18). Clement's contemporary Tertullian also rejects the accusation that Christians are crucis religiosi (i.e. "adorers of the gibbet"), and returns the accusation by likening the worship of pagan idols to the worship of poles or stakes. In his book De Corona, written in 204, Tertullian tells how it was already a tradition for Christians to trace repeatedly on their foreheads the sign of the cross.

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Christian culture

Christian culture generally includes all the cultural practices which have developed around the religion of Christianity. There are variations in the application of Christian beliefs in different cultures and traditions. Christian culture has influenced and assimilated much from the Greco-Roman, Byzantine, Western culture, Middle Eastern, Zoroastrianism, Slavic, Caucasian, and possibly from Indian culture. During the early Roman Empire, Christendom has been divided in the pre-existing Greek East and Latin West.

Chrisme

vignette|117px|Chrisme Χ (khi) et Ρ (rhô). vignette|123x123px|Chrisme Ι (iota) et Χ (khi). Le Chrisme est un symbole chrétien datant du christianisme primitif. Il est formé des deux lettres grecques superposées Ι (iota) et Χ (khi) puis des deux lettres grecques Χ (khi) et Ρ (rhô) l'usage de cette dernière graphie, qui est associée au premier empereur romain chrétien Constantin , s'étant imposé sur la première. Le Chrisme est surtout présent en Orient, plus spécifiquement dans la partie orientale de l'ancien Empire romain.

Symbolique chrétienne primitive

Cet article fournit une liste de symboles utilisés par l'Église chrétienne primitive. Ancre Ange Bon Pasteur Chrisme Colombe Corbeau Croix Evangélistes : Lion, Taureau, Aigle , Homme Fenêtre : ronde ou carrée Fleur : Rose, Lys, Violette Ichtus (acrostiche) Labarum Olivier Paon Poisson Styrax Vigne Symbole - Symbolique - Symbologie Icône - - Métaphore - Signe Symbolisme des chiffres - Symbolisme des couleurs - Symbolisme des figures géométriques - Symbolisme des lettres - Symbolisme des nombres - Symbolisme des sons signification (philosophie) - Sens - Signifiant - Signifié - Signification Gérard-Henry Baudry, Les symboles du christianisme ancien (- siècle), Cerf, coll.