did christianity appropriate the pagan tree symbol, using it as their crusafix?

Question

apparently ancient practice of crusafixion was of framework constructed in a 'T' not a 't' shape, so iv'e heard.

Answer 1

they stole pretty much everything from somewhere else.

Answer 2

That's been an ongoing debate for years and I doubt it'll ever be resolved.

Yes many of the ancient pagan religions had figures that were hung from trees or other similar structures in their stories. Odin in the Norse hung himself on a tree for 9 days and 9 nights. He's just one example out of dozens.

But execution by crucifying was also a standard mode of capital punishment in Rome too.

There's actually another argument that exists that the Roman crusifiction was in the shape of an X, and not a T or a t as well. So if that's true the T shape used by Christians today is historically inaccurate.

Like I said, no telling. Either way it's not my religion, not my problem.

Answer 3

I am still trying to figure it out where is the originality in main stream Christianity and having studied many religions and pagan rituals I haven't found any yet. Let me know if you succeed.

Answer 4

I always thought it was kinda interesting that they just lopped the loop off the ankh but it's still used as a symbol for eternal life in a way.....

sooo many parallels... this is what led me down my Path....

Answer 5

There must have been some space for the Romans to tact a sign to that read "King of the Jews".... Jim

Answer 6

Yep

Answer 7

What ever the shape of the tree that Jesus hanged on is not important. It is the fact that He did died for us by Crucifixion. That was a very common way to execute prisoners in those days.

Answer 8

i believe you correct. sadly many Christians are unaware they are celebrating pagan holidays, pagan symbols. why would people celebrate pagan holidays, unless they were pagan. i'm not pagan, i don't celebrate them.

Answer 9

It wouldn't be surprising.