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Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Egg (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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as a Christian symbol. Marble eggs have been found in the tombs of some of the saints, and egg-shells occasionally in the loculi of the martyrs, a relic of the celebration of the Agapae. As a Christian symbol it signified the immature hope of the resurrection; the use of it on Easter doubtless has reference to this idea.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Egg (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/e/egg-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Egg (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/e/egg-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
