This is the same study guide that you have in your Course Packet. The answers are in red.
Name |
Symbol |
Relationship of Symbol to Name |
| Matthew. | Winged Man. | Book of Matthew deals with the geneology of Christ; the winged man refers to human ancestors. |
| Mark. | Winged Lion. | Book of Mark deals with the resurrection of Christ; it was thought that a lioness' cubs were born dead and they were given life from the father lion's breath. |
| Luke. | Winged Ox. | Book of Luke deals with the sacrifice of Christ; oxen were common sacrificial animals. |
| John. | Eagle. | Eagle is symbol of highest inspiration; John wrote his gospel, 3 epistles, and Revelation. |