medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
I have heard either explanation of the Latin, but it might have started (with a stroke over the 3 letters) as:
i[e]hs[us]
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>>> Marjorie Greene <[log in to unmask]> 07/28/06 8:05 PM >>>
medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
"it has often been looked upon as a Latin abbreviation or
contraction, and explained by some as standing for 'Iesus
Hominum Salvator,' Jesus Saviour of men, by others as 'In Hoc
Signo (vinces),' in this sign (thou shalt conquer), or 'In Hac
Salus, in this (cross) is salvation."
I was taught IHS stood for "I have suffered." I'm not kidding.
MG
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