Variations of the ichthys symbol Variations of the ichthys symbol The ichthys symbol, or "Jesus fish", typically used to proclaim an affiliation with or affinity for Christianity, has many variations. Some of these are made by Christians in order to promote a specific doctrine or theological perspective, such as evolutionary creation. Other variations are sometimes intended for the purpose of satire. Both the traditional ichthys fish as well as its variations, are often seen adorning the bumpers or trunks of automobiles, often in the form of adhesive badges made of chrome-colored plastic. While the fish symbol dates back millennia, having its origins in pre-Christian religious
Anti-Judaism in early Christianity Anti-Judaism in early Christianity Anti-Judaism in Early Christianity is a description of anti-Judaic sentiment in the first three centuries of Christianity; the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd centuries. Early Christianity is generally considered as Christianity before 325 when the First Council of Nicaea was convoked by Constantine the Great. Jewish Christians were excluded from the synagogue, according to one theory of the Council of Jamnia, and as they refused to pay the "Fiscus Judaicus". William Nicholls wrote in his book "Christian Antisemitism: A History of Hate": Rabbi Michael J. Cook believes that both contemporary Jews and contemporary Christians need to reexamine