Forgotten Symbol of Jesus

Christian Iconography of the Pennsylvania Dutch

Known as a Hex Sign in Pennsylvania, this design was adopted by the earliest Christians as a monogram of Jesus.
This design may have been the first symbol to represent Jesus, but it has been forgotten in history.
Modern scholars incorrectly believed this symbol to be nothing more than a simple geometric design.
The design was used in the Jewish culture at the time of Jesus.  And, it may pre-date the Israelites.
So why did early Christians adopt the symbol?  Why have Christians used it for 2,000 years?
What did it mean to the Jewish culture during the Second Temple period?  Why did it cease being used?
 It may have been associated with one of the Tribes of Israel to which Mary belonged.

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The Mills-Kronborg Collection Danish Church Wall Paintings images 10-053 and 10-052

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