Golgotha Cross (crucifix).

A Golgotha Cross (crucifix). On some crucifixes a skull and crossbones are shown below the corpus, referring to Golgotha (Calvary), the site at which Jesus was crucified—"the place of the skull." It was called "Golgotha" because it was a place of death and torture. Skull and crossbones appear frequently at the foot of the cross throughout art history. These are direct references to the place of Christ's crucifixion. No doubt there were many bones of many crushed bodies littering the surroundings of those who were crucified.
There is also an old legend that the place of Jesus' crucifixion was the burial place of Adam. One of the Names of Jesus is "The New Adam." The meaning behind this name is in reference to the idea that Jesus becomes the Father to those who are reborn in Him. He becomes the perfect Adam that pays the penalty for his children's sins. Thus it is easy to understand "how" and "why" this legend unfolded.

Elements that frequently appear in Golgotha Cross paintings are as follows with their historic interpretations. Some elements may not be included or all of the elements may be present.
  • Scythe, one or two crossed - This has multiple interpretations. The Bible refers to the salvation of souls as "a harvest" and scythes are the traditional tools used in the fields to harvest wheat. The angels referred to in scripture as "reapers" are appointed the task of saving souls for Jesus, hence reaping the harvest and are also given the task of taking souls to heaven. Reapers in the Bible are good angels not evil as they are commonly portrayed in Hollywood and at Halloween. They also are quite attractive. No black cloaked skeleton is ever described in scripture as being a "reaping angel."
  • Skull and Cross Bones - Death is in this place.
  • Wings on the cross itself mean - The Ascension of the Soul of Christ. Christ escapes death.
  • Wings appearing around the cross - are symbolic for the presence of angels.
  • Drops of blood - The shed blood of Jesus covers the sins of mankind.
  • Cross - Christ was Crucified on a cross.
  • Jets of Sun Rays - These mean Divinity and often this halo surrounds the Head of Christ, both as a baby in the manger and around His head on a crucifix.
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