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From: 	 heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com
Sent: 	 Tuesday, August 12, 1997 12:32 AM
To: 	 Hebraic Heritage Newsgroup
Subject: RE: The Star of David


From:          Larry Lenard
Subject:       Re: Star of David
To:            heb_roots_chr@geocities.com

Can you also explain the symbology of the Star of David.

Thanks,

Larry

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To:            heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject:       Re: Star of David
From:          (Elizabeth Saez)


Hey is some information I read on this subject - The Star of David

A six-pointed star may appear as a decorative motif. This is called The Star of David. In Hebrew it is called Ma-gein David, which means
"Shield of David." In Yiddish it is Mogen Dovid. The Star of David is commonly thought to be the symbol of the Jewish nation (or tribal
federation) since King David (circa 1,0000 B.C.E.). 

[In actuality, universal acceptance of the six-pointed star as a symbol of Judaism is a twentieth-century phenomenon. Its widespread
association with David's shield begins in the eighteenth century. It entered Judaism by way of superstition, magic and mysticism, in which
pentagrams and hexagrams had always been powerful protective symbols. Its original use on Jewish banners stems from fourteenth century
Prague, where the star surrounded a representation of the peculiar hat that discriminatory laws required Jews to wear. The banner symbolized
the royal protection that the Holy Roman Emperor extended to the Jewish community of Prague. Pentagrams and hexagrams about
discriminatory Jewish hats were similarly used later in other communities. By the seventeenth century, the star had been adopted by
the Jews of Prague as the symbol of their community and as the Shield of David. It spread from Pague to Vienna, and with the expulsion Jews
from Vienna, it reached the rest of Europe and Russia. The first juxtaposition of the star with the cross, as comparative symbols of
two communities, was in the seventeenth century. It first became a widespread symbol of Judaism itself in nineteenth century Germany.
(c.f., The Magen David, by Gunther Plaut, published by B'nai B'rith, 1991.)

The Star of David is not analogous to a cross; it does not represent a means to salvation, and is not a focal point for worship. 

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From:          Jim Henkel
To:            heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject:       Re: Star of David


heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com wrote:

> From:          Brenda
> To:            heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
> Subject:       Re: Star of David
>
> Can you explain the origin of the star of David?
>
> thanks
> Brenda
>
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>

Brenda

Menorah ministries has an excellent article its on the web via several links or

http:/www.rmii.com/~menorah 

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From:         Stephen Zimmerman 
To:            heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject:       Re: Star of David

From what I've heard, it is a stylized form of the 6-petalled pomegranate flower which appeared on the end of David's scepter.

Stephen Zimmerman

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From:          Paula Yulish 
Subject:       RE;The Star of David
To:            heb_roots_chr@geocities.com

Brenda,

the Star of david was formerly known as the Seal of solomon and was used for magical incantations. Sorry?

Stephen Yulish

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From:          Gregory Richardson 
To:            heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject:       Re: Star of David


Eddie and all-

It is my understanding that the Star of David or Seal of Solomon is of late origin.  Sometime around (if my memory serves me right) the 4th
or 5th century C.E.  It is curious, however, that Stephen seems to mention the symbol of a star that was used in heathen worship that had
been adopted by the Jews (which was one reason that they were carried away into captivity into Babylon).  Acts 7:43

-Gregory R.

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From: 	heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com
Sent: 	Tuesday, August 19, 1997 1:11 AM
To: 	Hebraic Heritage Newsgroup
Subject: 	Re: The Star of David


From:          House of David
To:            heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject:       Re: The Star of David

Dear Eddie,

I have written a small book on the history of the Star of David, the 
description that appears in our brochure follows:

The Star Of David by Batya Wootten

What is its history? Is it divine or demonic? Should Believers wear it? What
does Scripture say? Could it symbolize the Son of David, the Morning Star-the
Messiah? Why are Believers being drawn to the Jewish people? Asks the
revealing question: "Who is Israel?"  Paper, 56 pages.   
#7003   $5.00 (plus $3.00 shipping).

When our web site is finished (www.mim.net) it will be available there, but
for now, we must use "snail mail."

Shalom to you,

Batya Wootten
House of David

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From: 	heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com
Sent: 	Wednesday, August 20, 1997 11:53 PM
To: 	Hebraic Heritage Newsgroup
Subject: 	Re: The Star of David


From:          Housedavid@aol.com
To:            heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com
Subject:       Re: The Star of David

Dear Eddie,

Let me try this again (maybe this time I will be smart enough to include my
mailing address):

I have written a small book on the history of the Star of David, the
description that appears in our brochure follows:

The Star of David by Batya Wootten

What is its history? Is it divine or demonic? Should Believers wear it? What
does Scripture say? Could it symbolize the Son of David, the Morning Star-the
Messiah? Why are Believers being drawn to the Jewish people? Asks the
revealing question: "Who is Israel?"  Paper, 56 pages.   
#7003   $5.00 (plus $3.00 shipping).

When our web site is finished (www.mim.net) it will be available there, but
for now, we must use "snail mail."

Shalom to you,

Batya Wootten
House of David 
PO Box 700217
Saint Cloud, FL 34770
1 800 829-8777 (credit card orders only)

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