Handmade Wooden Christianity Wall Cross from Natural Olive Wood 3.14"

Olive Wood Cross The crossThe cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run obliquely, the design is technically termed a saltire, although the arms of a saltire need not meet at right angles.The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and has been used by many religions, most notably Christianity.The word cross comes ultimately from Latin crux, a Roman torture device used for crucifixion. The word was introduced to English in the 10th century as the term for the instrument of the torturous execution of Jesus as described in the New Testament, gradually replacing the earlier word rood. Crux is possibly derived from Phoenician.According to the Catholic Encyclopedia cross does not come from crux but form the Latin curio, "to torment".Prior to 2000 B.C. the cross symbol, †, was already in use in ancient alphabets (Paleo-Hebrew Canaan