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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 **************************************************************** 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. **************************************************************** 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 > > ******************************************************************** > Brenda Menorah ministries has an excellent article its on the web via several links or http:/www.rmii.com/~menorah ****************************************************************** 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 *********************************************************************** 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 ************************************************************************** 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. ********************************************************************** ---------- 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 *********************************************************************** ---------- 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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