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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture RE: sign of the cross, see Daniélou, Jean. Les Symboles chrétiens primitifs. Paris: Eds. du Seuil, 1961. Note the publication date, indicating J.D. may be (out)dated. However his discussion is fascinating. As I recall, he argues that Augustine and other unspecified Church fathers suggested that the faithful have the cross tattooed on their foreheads - or suggestions to that effect. I believe I have a copy somewhere :-)) and will hunt it down, but later. If I find anything utterly fascinating, I'll relay. If you read French, I recommend reading the whole book. MG _____________________________________________________________ Get educated. Click here for Adult Education programs. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iifm9Sb6mZyXp3nEig7CHvZb2eOIBXqy86UPqsa7vACVuplo3/?count=1234567890 ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html