Beautifully said. I had taken the simpleton route and thought the star of david was his branding iron. His understanding of the Trinity in the psalms seemed to give me that idea.
A very interesting article. I'm working on a wood working project, creating some Christian symbols from geometric constructions, to use as carvings, to decorate the sides of a bookcase. Any suggestions on reclaiming symbols based on this article, a hexagon, star of David?
Great question, Kurt. Many Christian symbols arise from basic geometric constructions, often rooted in circles, triangles, and squares—shapes that carry deep symbolic meaning:
• Circle = eternity, perfection, the divine (often used in halos or mandorlas)
• Square = creation, earth, the four Gospels or corners of the world
• Vesica Piscis (two intersecting circles) = symbol of Christ, the “fish” (Ichthys), and also the womb—used in medieval cathedral windows
• Hexagon / Star of David = six days of creation or union of heaven and earth (two interlocking triangles); early Christians sometimes used this symbol too
You might explore how these forms interlock or radiate from a central point—the Logos—and reclaim them not just for ornament, but for testimony. The beauty of geometry is that it can preach.
Beautifully said. I had taken the simpleton route and thought the star of david was his branding iron. His understanding of the Trinity in the psalms seemed to give me that idea.
A very interesting article. I'm working on a wood working project, creating some Christian symbols from geometric constructions, to use as carvings, to decorate the sides of a bookcase. Any suggestions on reclaiming symbols based on this article, a hexagon, star of David?
Great question, Kurt. Many Christian symbols arise from basic geometric constructions, often rooted in circles, triangles, and squares—shapes that carry deep symbolic meaning:
• Circle = eternity, perfection, the divine (often used in halos or mandorlas)
• Triangle = Trinity (Father, Son, Spirit); upward = divine, downward = incarnation
• Square = creation, earth, the four Gospels or corners of the world
• Vesica Piscis (two intersecting circles) = symbol of Christ, the “fish” (Ichthys), and also the womb—used in medieval cathedral windows
• Hexagon / Star of David = six days of creation or union of heaven and earth (two interlocking triangles); early Christians sometimes used this symbol too
You might explore how these forms interlock or radiate from a central point—the Logos—and reclaim them not just for ornament, but for testimony. The beauty of geometry is that it can preach.
Yes sir it certainly can! And, the idea is to testify, always. Thank you for the education.