where did the concept of the halo come from, and what EXACTLY does it symbolise?

Question

I know it is holiness and whatnot, but there should be a reason why it is a halo, why its above the head. They could have just as easily shown holiness in another way.

Answer 1

A halo (Greek: ἅλως; also known as a nimbus or Gloriole) is a ring of light that surrounds an object or a person. Halos are often used in religious works to depict holy or sacred figures. In Hellenistic Greek, Roman, Buddhist and Christian sacred art, sacred persons may be depicted with a halo in the form of a golden, yellow or white circular glow around the head, or a gloriole around the whole body.

Answer 2

Halos are a trunctated version of the aura, the electromagnetic field that emanates from, and surrounds the human body due to the radiance of energy from its collected mass.

Whereas e = mc2, m = e/c2. Mass, thus, is energy divided by the speed of light squared. Energy is thus a product and byproduct of mass.

Since it is vibrating at a wavelength above ultraviolet, it cannot be detected by average human eyesight. However, it's field of radiance corresponds, like othe forms of energy, to a specific wavelength, and thus color. This color denotes how strongly, or poorly, the body is processing energy.

Because 'holy' people are very strong conduits and processors of energy ("To the one whom much is given, much more will be required") their auras vibrate very strongly, to the point that others can intuitively 'feel' a person's presance, even from far away. Such energy can often be absorbed by those 'lesser' conduits around them, since the byproducts are of a much higher quality. Being filled with 'premium' energy can often recharge and reconfigure a lesser person's own electromagnetic field, which is why holy people are often shown surrounded by others. There is a reason why all those people want to be as close to them as possible.

Answer 3

It symbolises mankind trying to alter the word of God in the scriptures to suit their own imaginations. The Scriptures do not mention any Trinity and that was not what was believed until the time around the Council of Nicea several hundred years after the Scriptures were completed. The Scripture which once was thought to support the Trinity was 'Added by a Latin scholar of low repute,' and is no longer in the main text of modern Bibles. So, to answer the question, no pyramid power there. The LORD God is supreme and Jesus Christ is His beloved son, our mediator and great high priest as the Scriptures tell us.

Answer 4

Concept of a halo has been shown in pictures from different cultures signifying an elevated state of being, as if the person stood out and above from all others, not necessarily saintly.
Now days it could be like an aura.

Answer 5

Good question.

This is up for debate as with most historically accurate information regarding religion. However, In Ancient Egypt there were God's who wore "Sun Disks" to symbolize the power of Sun. So along comes Christianity, like most religions, borrows from older religions. So instead of a sun disk - it was turned into a lighted ring above the head.
(because Christianity can't be like any other religion)

Click on these links to see pictures and read more info about Egyptian Gods

http://www.crystalinks.com/solardiscs.html

On a side note - Since you asked this question - read more about Mithra on your own

Answer 6

First a dictionary quote:
Halo n. The aura of majesty or glory surrounding a person, a thing, or an event that is regarded with reverence, awe, or sentiment.
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Auras go back beyond written record, but are mentioned in writings from Babylon and Sumeria. There are even petroglyphs and cave paintings where the figures are portrayed with a Halo/Aura. That was long before there were paintings made for Christian Churches.

An Aura is a designation and sort of Magick menu of a person's or animal's Magick potential.

Answer 7

It is a form of typology. Historical revisionism. Caesar was depicted in art with a wreath to symbolize his supreme power. So when the Cristian artists needed a symbol to signify Holiness they didn't stray too far.

Answer 8

Like many things in the xian religion, halos (a form of) originated in Paganism...

" In Hellenistic and Roman art the sun-god Helios and Roman emperors often appear with a crown of rays. Because of its pagan origin, the form was avoided in Early Christian art, but a simple circular nimbus was adopted..."

Answer 9

In my opinion, the circle itself is a reocurring theme in this life. The universe orbits on a circle, our planets are round, our heads are round with our brains. To me a circle means a full cycle and is peaceful.

Answer 10

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