medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Might from the "get-go" be a slight exageration? You know Mary might have been
wearing some other color when Jesus was born. And I believe Jesus' first color
was buff.
V. Kerry Inman
Quoting Nancy Spies <[log in to unmask]>:
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> Blue was used for Mary's robes because it was a very expensive color to use.
> It was also meant to symbolize the sky/heaven. Real red was also expensive
> which is why it is often used for Jesus/Joseph or other important figures.
> These colors have been used in these contexts from the get-go.
>
> Nancy
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