The Language of Symbol (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Symbolic language definition
Symbolic language definition
Language using symbols that express more meaning than words can
Why symbolic language emerged
Why symbolic language emerged
Ordinary language fell short for life's big questions
American dollar bill symbolic function
American dollar bill symbolic function
Comprehensive mission statement for the nation
13 steps on dollar pyramid represent
13 steps on dollar pyramid represent
Original thirteen states of the USA
Unfinished pyramid on dollar symbolises
Unfinished pyramid on dollar symbolises
Nation-building is an ongoing process
Eye of Providence on dollar bill
Eye of Providence on dollar bill
Divine presence overseeing & guiding the nation
'Annuit Coeptis' translation
'Annuit Coeptis' translation
He favours our undertakings
'Novus Ordo Seclorum' translation
'Novus Ordo Seclorum' translation
New Order of the Ages
Earliest wedding rings date & location
Earliest wedding rings date & location
Ancient Egypt, approx. 6,000 years ago
Circle shape of wedding ring symbolises
Circle shape of wedding ring symbolises
Eternity - no beginning and no end
Vena amoris meaning
Vena amoris meaning
Vein of love connecting ring finger directly to heart
Cross meaning in Jesus' time
Cross meaning in Jesus' time
Symbol of shame and suffering
Cross modern Christian meaning
Cross modern Christian meaning
Jesus' life, death, resurrection, forgiveness & God's love