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Title: Symbols of the Last Things
Subtitle: A Reflection on the Christian Funeral Symbols
Author(s): ATINGA, S.A.
Journal: Questions Liturgiques/Studies in Liturgy
Volume: 85    Issue: 3   Date: 2004   
Pages: 145-157
DOI: 10.2143/QL.85.3.505140

Abstract :
The English word symbol has its origin in a Greek word symbolon. The Greek word symbolon as K. Osborne points out has a variety of meanings. Though we shall not have the space to elaborate on these different meanings, what will be presented in this article will reflect the main thesis of Osborne and othe rauthor on the meaning of signs and symbols and their subsequent connection with Christian funeral symbols.

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