Abstract - Jewish - Eternal flame
by Mike Savad
Title
Abstract - Jewish - Eternal flame
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Illusion
Description
The eternal flame is a symbolic reference for a miracle that occurred a long time ago. Different religions have different meanings.
Judaism for example, During the times of the ancient Maccabees, while they rebelled to reclaim the Temple of Jerusalem, they only had enough oil to last one day for their lamp. But they said a miracle occurred and instead of one day, the oil some how lasted for eight. Maybe it was a miracle, maybe it was just proper oil management. In any case it where Hanukah came from.
The Christians also have their own version. They believe that the ever lasting flame represents Christ. As it always burns in a sin-darkened world. In churches these alter lamps are often colored red, as not to confuse people from votive candles or other candles.
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October 14th, 2019
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