Digital Journal: The Gold Gods on why men’s necklaces are more than just a statement piece
The Gold Gods on why men’s necklaces are more than just a statement piece
Explore how the cross transformed from a shameful Roman execution device into Christianity’s central symbol. Discover early Christian attitudes, artistic developments, and Constantine’s pivotal role in redefining its meaning.
Gold crosses bear not just a sheen of elegance, but a weight of meaning that has thrived for millennia. Rooted in Christianity, the cross represents the crucifixion of Jesus Christ—a sacrificial act ...
Seen on influencers, pop stars and White House staff, cross necklaces are popping up everywhere. By Misty White Sidell When Arianna Salerno first moved to Washington, D.C., in 2022 to attend Catholic ...
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. When you think of necklaces, you probably imagine women’s jewelry. Historically, it’s predominantly been women showing off sparkling ...
Ever wear something that feels just right, like it shows who you are without saying a word? That’s how my 14K gold cross feels to me. It ain’t some shiny trinket I keep for special occasions—it’s like ...
Gospel accounts of Jesus’s execution do not specify how exactly Jesus was secured to the cross. Yet in Christian tradition, Jesus had his palms and feet pierced with nails. Even though Roman execution methods did include crucifixion with nails, some scholars believe this method only developed after Jesus’s lifetime.
When did Christians start to depict images of Jesus on the cross? Larry Hurtado highlights an early Christian staurogram that sets the date back by 150–200 years.