Symbols of Christ

Alpha and Omega

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, who is and who was and who is coming". The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet are chosen to denote the Lord God, who is the First, because there is no God before him, and the Last, because there is no God after him. The symbolism of the first and the last letter of the alphabet is, in all probability, of Jewish origin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: All of these symbols can be seen on the outside walls of the Hesburgh Library.

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The Seal of the Living God || The Burning Bush || The Holy Mountain || The Key of David || The Tree of Life

The Star of Jacob || The Brazen Serpent || The Fountain of Life || The Precious Pearl || The True Vine

The Bread of Life || The Rod of Jesse || The Cornerstone || The Lamb of God || The Sun of Justice

Fish of the Living || The Grain of Wheat || The Lamp || The Door || Alpha and Omega