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The concept of Wool in Christianity

According to Christianity, Wool represents both a practical and symbolic element. It was used in historical tributes, showcasing the wealth between kingdoms, and served as a material alongside hemp and flax for garments and hangings. In Early Christianity, Wool signifies the soft, thick hair of sheep, which is shorn for clothing and reflects a deeper meaning; its placement among thorns highlights the idea that suffering may lead to valuable outcomes.1
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Synonyms: Fleece, Fabric, Woolen, Thread

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Christian concept of 'Wool'

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Significance in Christianity (general):

From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) Wool was included in the tribute Mesha paid to the king of Israel, along with lambs and rams, demonstrating the wealth transfer between the kingdoms.[1] (2) Wool is a material that was used with hemp and flax for the purpose of making cloth for garments and hangings, during a certain period.[2]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The wool was placed among thorns, indicating the necessity of suffering to obtain something.[3] (2) The soft, thick hair of a sheep, that can be shorn for clothing, is mentioned in the text.[4]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.