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45 - Christmas as the Anchor of Reality

The Symbolic World

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Exploring Nativity Iconography and Tradition

This chapter examines traditional representations of the nativity scene, emphasizing the roles of the ass and ox, as well as the belief in Christ's cave birth. It highlights how the iconography compresses various events into a unified image, revealing the deeper interconnectedness within the nativity narrative.

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