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Was the Cross a Tree?

Alexander Ross • • 7 min read
Was the Cross a Tree?

According to the story, it was the dogwood tree that provided the wood used to build the cross on which Jesus was crucified. Because of its role in the crucifixion, it is said that God both cursed and blessed the tree. ... The petals of the dogwood actually form the shape of a cross.

Is the cross the tree of life?

For us who are saved by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the tree of life is his cross. ... For the tree of life is a royal throne for the crucified Lord, the one who said “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25), the one who is stronger than evil, death and sin.

Where in the Bible does it say Jesus was crucified on a tree?

'Hanging on a Tree': Deuteronomy 21.22-23 and the Rhetoric of Jesus' Crucifixion in Acts 5.12-42.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.