Crucifix

A representation, often three-dimensional, of Jesus on the Cross. Some of the earliest images of the crucifixion date from the start of the fifth century. A crucifix might be a…

A representation, often three-dimensional, of JesusJesus (Greek form of Hebrew 'Joshua' meaning 'Yahweh [God] is salvation') Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded mainly in the Four Gospels although he is also mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus (c. 37-c.100) and the Roman historian Tacitus (c.110). on the CrossCross Instrument of torture and execution used in the Roman Empire. The means by which Christ was put to death and therefore the primary symbol of the Christian faith, representing the means by which he is believed to have won forgiveness for humankind. The Cross may be represented as Tau-shaped (like a capital T); with a shorter cross-bar or with a circle enclosing the upper intersection (Celtic). In medieval art a cross made of living branches signifies the Tree of Life. St Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, is said to have discovered the True Cross (i.e. the Cross in Jerusalem on which Christ died) in 326.. Some of the earliest images of the crucifixionCrucifixion Execution by nailing or binding to a cross. Used frequently in the Roman Empire. The crucifixion of Jesus, recorded in all four Gospels, is believed by Christians to have made salvation available to humankind date from the start of the fifth century. A crucifixCrucifix A representation, often three-dimensional, of Jesus on the Cross. Some of the earliest images of the crucifixion date from the start of the fifth century. A crucifix might be a small adornment or a monumental statue might be a small adornment or a monumental statue