The
Holy land stones are crying for
Freedom they are crying for Justice
they are crying for Peace.
ROCKS & STONES
God,
Strength, & Immortality
Stones, whether large or small are symbols of strength, changelessness,
eternity, permanence, resolution, durability, immortality, harmony, cohesion,
indestructibility, age, and the wisdom of the ages.
They are associated with water, the moon,
healing, mountains, trees, altars, fortresses, and sacred groves.
The Bible often uses rocks as symbols of the unchangeable
and eternal nature of God. [1 Sam 2:2; 2 Sam 22:3; Is 17:10; Ps 28:1, 31:2-3,
89:26, 95:1; Mt 16:18; Rom 9:33; 1 Cor 10:4]
A white stone with a secret
new name written upon it will be given to Christians who overcome the trials and
temptations of this world. [Rev 2:17]
White
stones were used in courts to vote for the innocence of the defendant. Black
stones were cast as a guilty vote. In ancient times, colored stones were used as
tickets to public events.
The
Chinese hang stone chimes to encourage fertility. In many areas,
stones are symbols of the divinity. Buddhists traditionally associate black pebbles with bad
deeds and white pebbles with good ones. These may be placed in a balance and
weighed to determine one's end.
American
Indian use Lava Rocks in their sweat Lodge .The sweat lodge is a
dome shaped structure that has a pit in the center. Outside the sweat lodge,
there is a fire which is used to heat rocks until they are red hot. Then, the
rocks are placed in the pit in the sweat lodge and everyone gets in and it is
sealed up. The medicine man says a few words of peace to help center the energy
and then precedes to sprinkle water on the hot rocks. Each ladleful of water
poured upon the heated rocks brought forth increased heat and steam. The medicine man says a few words of peace to help
center the energy and then precedes to sprinkle water on the hot rocks. When he
does this, everyone in the Lodge chant for Peace.
On his deathbed, Jacob referred
to God as the "Shepherd, the Stone of Israel" who watched over Joseph in
the land of Egypt. [Gen 49:24]
To Christians, stones and rocks represent
sure foundations and shelter as well as obstacles. [Isa 62:10] Stones are
the antithesis of all living things since they are not subject to death
and decay.
Alchemists sought after the Philosopher's Stone (lapis philosophorum)
which was believed to change cheap metals into gold. This mythical stone
was associated with the palty stone (lapis exilis) and the Holy Grail -
all of which were mystical symbols of Christ the reconciler of all things.
Mystics believed that the finder of any of these objects would experience
complete wholeness; attain perfection; and see the world as it truly is.
Did you know that the Virgin Mary washed Jesus on Jerusalem rocks
to anoint his body before his burial on the Good Friday?
id you know that Jesus and his followers were called the living
stone?
id you know that Mary Magdalene, whom Jesus saved from stoning,
used to carry a stone as a reminder of this incident and her repentance. Stephen
and Barnabas carry stones as signs of their martyrdom by stoning
t their first meeting, Jesus gave St. Peter a new name
- "Cephas" which means a stone or a rock. [John 1:42] This was to designate
Peter as the first leader or foundation of the Church.
iborius of Paderborn
may be pictured with three stones lying on a book representing those stones which
cause so much trouble in the kidneys, bladder, and gull.
Some stones such as that of the Holy Grail were credited
with the power to restore health. The lapis exilis (sometimes associated
with the Grail) was a stone thought by some to restore youth to the phoenix.
Sickness and curses may be embodied in stones. At one time, sick people
would rub their afflicted parts with stones at the tomb of a holy person,
hoping to transfer their illness to the stone. If someone later picked
up the stone, they ran the risk of catching the disease which now "lived"
in it.
We have found over 200
references in the bible that refer to stone or rock? The rock is as timeless as Christ
himself. The rock is also deeply symbolic. We welcome your ideas.
We welcome your
favorite verses or scripture to carve in slabs of Jerusalem or Bethlehem stone as you create your place of
solace, prayer worship, or reflection. You could also have your name or anything you like inscribed on
any stone of your choice.
We
present you with an authentic stones from the Holy Land collected and hand carved by Bethlehem Young youth. Each
Stone is beautifully presented on an olive wood stand from the Holy Land olive trees some
of the trees are over 2000 years old .
The city of Jerusalem carved on Red Jerusalem
stone.
Nazareth Stones
Bethlehem Stones
Jerusalem stones
e
also make Tomb stones made either from Bethlehem or Jerusalem stones .
God,
Strength, & Immortality
They are associated with water, the moon,
healing, mountains, trees, altars, fortresses, and sacred groves.
The Bible often uses rocks as symbols of the unchangeable
and eternal nature of God. [1 Sam 2:2; 2 Sam 22:3; Is 17:10; Ps 28:1, 31:2-3,
89:26, 95:1; Mt 16:18; Rom 9:33; 1 Cor 10:4]
A white stone with a secret
new name written upon it will be given to Christians who overcome the trials and
temptations of this world. [Rev 2:17]
White
stones were used in courts to vote for the innocence of the defendant. Black
stones were cast as a guilty vote. In ancient times, colored stones were used as
tickets to public events.
The
Chinese hang stone chimes to encourage fertility. In many areas,
stones are symbols of the divinity. Buddhists traditionally associate black pebbles with bad
deeds and white pebbles with good ones. These may be placed in a balance and
weighed to determine one's end.
American
Indian use Lava Rocks in their sweat Lodge .The sweat lodge is a
dome shaped structure that has a pit in the center. Outside the sweat lodge,
there is a fire which is used to heat rocks until they are red hot. Then, the
rocks are placed in the pit in the sweat lodge and everyone gets in and it is
sealed up. The medicine man says a few words of peace to help center the energy
and then precedes to sprinkle water on the hot rocks. Each ladleful of water
poured upon the heated rocks brought forth increased heat and steam. The medicine man says a few words of peace to help
center the energy and then precedes to sprinkle water on the hot rocks. When he
does this, everyone in the Lodge chant for Peace.
On his deathbed, Jacob referred
to God as the "Shepherd, the Stone of Israel" who watched over Joseph in
the land of Egypt. [Gen 49:24]
To Christians, stones and rocks represent
sure foundations and shelter as well as obstacles. [Isa 62:10] Stones are
the antithesis of all living things since they are not subject to death
and decay.
Alchemists sought after the Philosopher's Stone (lapis philosophorum)
which was believed to change cheap metals into gold. This mythical stone
was associated with the palty stone (lapis exilis) and the Holy Grail -
all of which were mystical symbols of Christ the reconciler of all things.
Mystics believed that the finder of any of these objects would experience
complete wholeness; attain perfection; and see the world as it truly is.
Did you know that the Virgin Mary washed Jesus on Jerusalem rocks
to anoint his body before his burial on the Good Friday?
id you know that Jesus and his followers were called the living
stone?
t their first meeting, Jesus gave St. Peter a new name
- "Cephas" which means a stone or a rock. [John 1:42] This was to designate
Peter as the first leader or foundation of the Church.
iborius of Paderborn
may be pictured with three stones lying on a book representing those stones which
cause so much trouble in the kidneys, bladder, and gull. 
Some stones such as that of the Holy Grail were credited
with the power to restore health. The lapis exilis (sometimes associated
with the Grail) was a stone thought by some to restore youth to the phoenix.
Sickness and curses may be embodied in stones. At one time, sick people
would rub their afflicted parts with stones at the tomb of a holy person,
hoping to transfer their illness to the stone. If someone later picked
up the stone, they ran the risk of catching the disease which now "lived"
in it. 
We have found over 200
references in the bible that refer to stone or rock? The rock is as timeless as Christ
himself. The rock is also deeply symbolic. We welcome your ideas.
We welcome your
favorite verses or scripture to carve in slabs of Jerusalem or Bethlehem stone as you create your place of
solace, prayer worship, or reflection. You could also have your name or anything you like inscribed on
any stone of your choice.
We
present you with an authentic stones from the Holy Land collected and hand carved by Bethlehem Young youth. Each
Stone is beautifully presented on an olive wood stand from the Holy Land olive trees some
of the trees are over 2000 years old .
e
also make Tomb stones made either from Bethlehem or Jerusalem stones .
