Skull & Crossbones Death & Darkness Crucifix - Antique German Crucifix Ebony 10 "
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Reference Number: Avaluer:4702658 | Modified Item: No |
Material: Wood, Bakelite, Brass | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
Very Unique Crucifix With Skull And Crossbones Under Jesus's Feet. This skull and crossbones represents two ideas.
The skull and cross bones refers to the hill on which Jesus was crucified. It was called "Golgotha, " place of the skull. This represents the world "in Adam, " the world as it had become a place of death under the reign of humanity.
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Metaphorically, then, Jesus is raised up on top of our dying world by an instrument of imperial violence and mocked for powerlessness, but once lifted up was able to pour out his own life for the life and peace of our broken world.