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    It used to be very common to see a skull and crossbones on a Crucifix, however, the Catholic church diminished this practice. When, why and what did the skull and crossbones represent?

    Question #65185. Asked by zbeckabee. (Apr 30 06 9:15 AM)


    lanfranco

    		A skull and bones frequently appear in paintings of the Crucifixion as well. They represent an old tradition that the site of Christ's death was the burial place of Adam.

    You'll need to scroll down this site for examples:


    http://www.rosaryworkshop.com/MUSEUM-CRUCIFIXES-MB-European.htm

    Apr 30 06, 9:50 AM
    lanfranco

    		I might add that the symbolism involved here also concerns the "victory over death" represented by the Crucifixion and Resurrection and Christ as the "new Adam."

    Apr 30 06, 9:59 AM

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