July 10, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Hayes talks about the meanings behind early church symbols, especially the ichthus. Understanding the significance of symbols like the Jesus fish symbol meaning helps us better understand early Christianity and their beliefs. This episode ends with a reminder of the importance of visual communication in early Christian communities and for Christians even today. Chapters
-00:01 Introduction
-03:11 The Journey into Christian Iconography
-06:06 The Significance of Ancient Graffiti
-08:52 Understanding the Ichthus Symbol
-12:10 The Widespread Use of Ichthus
-15:11 The Eight-Spoked Wheel and Its Meaning
-18:04 Reclaiming Pagan Spaces for Christianity
-23:47 The Rise of Christian Symbols in Pagan Temples
-36:25 Dating Early Christian Graffiti and Symbols
-45:44 The Significance of the Cross and Early Christian Symbols
-00:01 Introduction
-03:11 The Journey into Christian Iconography
-06:06 The Significance of Ancient Graffiti
-08:52 Understanding the Ichthus Symbol
-12:10 The Widespread Use of Ichthus
-15:11 The Eight-Spoked Wheel and Its Meaning
-18:04 Reclaiming Pagan Spaces for Christianity
-23:47 The Rise of Christian Symbols in Pagan Temples
-36:25 Dating Early Christian Graffiti and Symbols
-45:44 The Significance of the Cross and Early Christian Symbols
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