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Peacock as an Ancient Christian Symbol of Eternal Life
Apostle Peter: Disciple Lessons from the Rock
Christians
adopted the symbol of the peacock to represent immortality. This
came from an ancient legend that the flesh of the peacock did not
decay. It is also associated with the resurrection of Christ
because it sheds it old feathers every year and grows, newer,
brighter ones each year. If the
peacock is portrayed drinking from a vase it symbolizes a
christian drinking the waters of eternal life. In addition the "
multitude of eyes" upon its stunningly beautiful fan tail,
suggested the all seeing eye of God.
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Peacock in mosaic panel, Khersonesus, Sevastopol. Another view. Florence.
Peacock above orante (figure of a young woman with hands lifted in prayer), Cubicle of the Velata, Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome (second half of the third century). - Sarcophogas with chi-rho flanked by two peacocks.
- Gravestone of Cassia Fareteria Vatican, Museo Pio Cristiano
- Fresco of Peacock decorating tomb, catacombs.
- Peacock as part of decoration of a columbarium, Catacombs of St. Sebastian, third century.
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Peacock above orante, Cubicle of the Velata, Catacombs of
Priscilla, Rome.
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Old Testament
- Abraham, Faith of
- Jacob, Life of
- Moses the Reluctant Leader
- Joshua
- Gideon
- David, Life of
- Elijah
- Psalms
- Solomon
- Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134)
- Isaiah
- 28 Advent Scriptures (Messianic)
- Daniel
- Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
Gospels
- Christmas Incarnation (Mt, Lk)
- Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5-7)
- Luke's Gospel
- John's Gospel
- Seven Last Words of Christ
- Parables
- Jesus and the Kingdom of God
- Resurrection and Easter Faith
- Apostle Peter
Acts
Pauline Epistles
- Romans 5-8 (Christ-Powered Life)
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Galatians
- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians, Philemon
- 1 & 2 Thessalonians
- 1 &2 Timothy, Titus
General Epistles
Revelation
Topical
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