r/Judaism • u/DudeAbides101 • Jul 02 '20

Historical Jewish synagogue mosaic emphasizing the symbology of the Temple. Two menorahs flank a curtained “ark” in the center (likely the cupboard for Torah scrolls), around which float rams' horns, incense shovels, palm fronds and citron. 4th century CE, Hamat Tiberias, Israel.

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u/CocoBananaWaffle Jul 02 '20

Do they mean symbolism?

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u/DudeAbides101 Jul 02 '20

No, I don’t, because we are talking about different aspects of iconography, not something meant to signal a non-literal concept