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The Definition and Meaning of the Tower as
a Catholic Christian Symbol
Catholic Christian symbolism in art provides a clear graphic illustration which
represents people or items of religious significance. What is the definition and the meaning of the
Tower? A Tower is a structure taller than its diameter; can
stand alone or be attached to a larger building. A citadel;
a fortress; hence, a defence. Thou hast been a shelter for
me, and a strong tower from the enemy.--Ps. lxi. 3.The Tower Christian Symbol represents
God our Refuge.
Ps. 94:22 But the Lord has become
my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.
Images of Angels show in their hands
they hold a tower symbolizing their judicial power.
The Tower of Babel
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower
built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who
intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by
confusing their language so they could no longer understand
one another.
And they said, Go to, let us build us
a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let
us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face
of the whole earth.
5And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which
the children of men builded.
6And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have
all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing
will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to
do.
7Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language,
that they may not understand one another's speech.
Christian Symbolism
The definition and the meaning of Symbols or Icon in early religious art forms. A Catholic sign or icon, such as the
Tower Christian Symbol, is an object, character, figure, or color used to
represent abstract ideas or concepts - a picture that
represents an idea. A religious icon, such as the Tower Christian Symbol, is
an image or symbolic representation with sacred
significance. The meanings, origins and ancient traditions
surrounding Christian symbols date back to early times when the
majority of ordinary people were not able to read or write
and printing was unknown. Many were 'borrowed' or drawn from early pre-Christian traditions.
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