The secret code of the catacombs
Deciphering the Greek spelling bee
Fish stories in the ancient scriptures
From ancient graffiti to modern bumper stickers
007skaty Each letter of the Greek word Ichthys stands for a title of Jesus, turning a simple noun into a statement of faith.
What literary device is used when the letters of 'Ichthys' spell out a hidden message?
Clement's advice: Clement of Alexandria also recommended engraving a ship sailing toward heaven on rings, but the fish became far more popular.
007skaty Decode the hidden acrostic to discover why the fish became a secret symbol for Jesus.
In what language were the Sibylline Oracles and the early Ichthys acronym written?
Which ancient text contains the earliest written explanation of the Ichthys acrostic?
A representation of a fish used as a Christian symbol. Its five Greek letters form an acronym representing 'Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.'
007skaty Clement's Seal Rings
Engrave a fish on your ring, / Wear the sign of the King, / Clement said it first!
Which early church father recommended that Christians engrave a fish on their seal rings?