View 3D Model of Ancient Jerusalem at the time of the second temple. A visit to the site serves as a time tunnel, carrying you far into A.D. 66, before Jerusalem was ransacked by the Romans.
Size: 7.5" x 3.5" (19 x 9cm) Boxed with a card "Description of the Jerusalem Cross"
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This exceptional bell is crafted with High Quality polished brass. The vibrant floral design is Hand Painted with enamel colors; gold, red and green and 2 large Jerusalem Crosses are painted in front and back. Engraved at the ornate carved base "Jerusalem". The smooth, curved dark wooden handle will fit easly in your hand.
This ornate bell lends joy and gladness.
Capture the essence, history and spirituality of these unique bells; * The use of bells is mentioned four times in the Old Testament of the Bible. Exodus 28:33-35 describes the vestments worn by the high priest Aaron as he approached the Arc of the Covenant in the Holiest of Holies, they created a joyful sound to God. Bells were long thought to possess apotropaic powers, or the power to ward off evil spirits. The bells were seen as tools to be used to avert dangers to the high priest before he entered the Holiest of Holies. Bells were also used to signify adoration to God during early times, {Zechariah 14:20} "And on that day there shall be inscribed on the bells of the horses, "Holy to the Lord". "Praise Him with sounding cymbals; praise Him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!"
Origin of Bells in Churches The use of bells in the Church dates back to the fifth century, they were introduced as a means to summon monks to worship. In the seventh century Pope Sabinianus approved the use of bells to call the faithful to the Mass. The Sanctus bells were rung during the Mass to create a joyful noise to the Lord as described in Psalm 98:4: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
* Jerusalem Cross also known as the "Crusaders Cross" or, the "New Jerusalem Cross", focusing attention on the Divine and heavenly restoration of Jerusalem. The large center Cross symbolizes the person of Christ. It is surrounded by 4 Crosses symbolizing the belief that Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the earth and Christ's commandment to spread the Gospel from Jerusalem to the four directions of the world, a mission that started in Jerusalem .
Every bell is unique one of a kind because it is Hand painted.