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- MESSIAH TILE SET
- by Steve & Charlotte Massey-Crouch
-
-
- All of the symbols in the Messiah tile set are authentic Christian
- symbols found from a variety of sources. Some of the tiles, however, are
- combinations of one or more symbols which we put together to add color
- and beauty to the set.
-
- Following is a brief description of the tiles:
-
- 1. IHS: "In Hac Salus" meaning "in this is
- salvation". The English sometimes give it the meaning
- "I (Christ) Have Suffered".
-
- 2. The Heavenly Father's All Seeing Eye--a symbol of
- the Father's omniscience.
-
- 3. The burning lamp represents the Light of God's Word.
-
- 4. The chalice and the Eucharist symbolize the Body
- and the Blood of Christ. The IHS in the Eucharist means
- "In this is salvation".
-
- 5. Jesus carrying His cross, or The way of the cross.
-
- 6. Resurrection cross.
-
- 7. The dove is a representation of the Holy Spirit.
-
- 8. Greek symbol: Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. This
- is an ancient symbol of Christianity.
-
- 9. Descending Dove--Pentecost.
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- 10. The church with lighted cross--an invitation to all.
-
- 11. Brazen serpent on a cross.
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- 12. Hand of God descending out of a cloud.
-
- 13. IHCOYC: Greek for Jesus; the background shield is
- St. Andrew's.
-
- 14. The shield of St. Peter.
-
- 15. Lamb of God on Holy Bible, covering the entire world.
-
- 16. Jesus Christ conquers set upon a Celtic cross.
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- 17. Open Bible with Latin cross.
-
- 18. Mount Calvery. One of the most powerful symbols of
- Christianity.
-
- 19. Shield of St. Peter.
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- 20. Easter cross.
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- 21. Celtic cross, or Irish cross. The center circle signifies
- eternity.
-
- 22. Latin cross.
-
- 23. INRI (King of the Jews) combined with the IX symbol, which
- is Greek for Jesus Christ.
-
- 24. Jerusalem cross, or crusader's cross. It is also known as
- the five fold cross.
-
- 25. Alpha and Omega (the beginning and the end) combined with
- the Latin cross. (Jesus always has been and always will
- be.)
-
- 26. CHI RHO. The ancient monogram of Christ.
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- 27. Budded cross; sometimes used on top of the Christian
- flag.
-
- 28. Chalice and Eucharist on Latin cross.
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- 29. Candles and Calvary cross. Used for morning service.
-
- 30. Cross and crown symbolizing triumph over death.
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- 31. God shaking the heavens at Jesus' death.
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- 32. Dove (Holy Spirit) watching over Jesus on the cross.
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- 33. Jesus' mother weeping for Him.
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- 34. Jesus alone on the cross.
-
- 35-38. Ordinary cross.
-
- 39-42. Eastern Orthodox cross.
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-
- We present this set for your playing enjoyment and hope you have
- as much fun using it as we had making it.
-
- Sincerely,
-
- Steve and Charlotte Massey-Crouch
- 363 Ford Hill Road,
- Berkshire, New York 13736
- (a tiny little town near Binghamton)
-
- COMPUSERVE #: 70670-3564
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