thanks for finding that website Sra. sorry i need more help. i have symbols on the pictures of the 12 disciples and i need to name the disciples by using the symbols. i have named 4 of them.
the symbols i have are and the ones i have named:-
Coins- Thomas
A bag of money- Matthew
fish - Peter
twins-thomas
one eye-
a cloud with a lightening strike-
another cloud with a lightening strike-
a mouth-
a Y -
a ? -
a dagger-
a rock-
im struggling please could you help me
You need to start here:
http://images.google.com
Enter your search terms until you find what you need. Here's one example:
Dagger images: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=dagger&gbv=2
www.apostles.com/apostlessymbols.ppt
You will find the symbols are not uniform from church to church.
sorry i don`t need pictures of the symbols i need to match the name of the disciples by using the symbols i listed. sorry to sound ungrateful i appreciate all your help.:)
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Once YOU have come up with attempted answers to YOUR questions, please re-post and let us know what you think. Then someone here will be happy to comment on your thinking.
Of course, I'd be happy to help you identify the disciples based on the symbols you have. Let's go through each symbol one by one:
1. Coins: You correctly identified this symbol as representing Thomas.
2. A bag of money: You correctly identified this symbol as representing Matthew.
3. Fish: You correctly identified this symbol as representing Peter.
4. Twins: You mentioned that you have named two disciples with this symbol. However, based on the information provided, we can only attribute one disciple, and that is Thomas. Therefore, we can remove one of the "Thomas" names.
Now, let's proceed with the remaining symbols:
5. One eye: This symbol likely represents the disciple James, also known as James the Less or James, the son of Alphaeus. The one-eye symbol may refer to the phrase "an eye for an eye," which can be associated with justice or fairness. However, it's important to note that the symbols associated with the disciples can vary, and the interpretation of symbols might differ across different sources.
6. A cloud with a lightning strike: This symbol typically represents James, the brother of John (also known as James the Greater). The cloud with a lightning strike can be interpreted as a reference to the event of the Transfiguration, where Jesus was surrounded by a bright cloud.
7. Another cloud with a lightning strike: Similarly, this symbol is also associated with James, the brother of John (James the Greater). It seems redundant to have two symbols representing the same disciple, but it's possible that different sources utilize different symbols.
8. A mouth: This symbol represents the disciple Philip. The mouth symbol is often associated with Philip because in John 14:8, Philip asks Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us."
9. A Y: This symbol stands for the disciple Andrew. The Y shape can be interpreted as a representation of Andrew's cross, the shape of which is commonly depicted as an X.
10. A ?: Based on the provided information, it's difficult to determine which disciple this symbol represents. Additional context or details might be necessary to identify this disciple.
11. A dagger: This symbol typically represents the disciple Simon the Zealot. Simon is sometimes depicted with a dagger to symbolize his association with the zealot party, a Jewish political movement that sought to overthrow Roman rule.
12. A rock: This symbol represents the disciple Peter. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus refers to Peter as the "rock" upon which He will build His church.
By using these interpretations of the symbols, you should be able to name most of the disciples. However, if you still have trouble identifying all of them, it could be helpful to consult specific resources or sources that explain the symbols associated with each disciple in more detail.