Abraham

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Abraham. One of the patriarchs, whose life is described in the book of Genesis. After being led by God from Ur into Canaan, the Promised Land, Abram was later renamed by God. He became Abraham (‘father of multitudes’) at the age of 99, when told by God that his previously barren wife was to bear children. In a test of Abraham’s loyalty, God later told Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, and the father showed his willingness to obey – but God provided a ram for him to sacrifice, instead. Those who are faithful to God are described as Abraham’s spiritual descendants (‘children of Abraham’).

Biblical references include: Genesis 17:1, Exodus 3:15, Galatians 3:7, Hebrews 11:8

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  1. Perichoresis / Circumincession
  2. Isaac
  3. Abraham
  4. Magi
  5. Abrahamic Religions
  6. Sacrifice (As a living sacrifice)

Processional Cross

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Processional Cross. A cross or crucifix, mounted on a long pole and held aloft, leading Christian processions in some churches.

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  1. Globus Cruciger / Orb and Cross
  2. Paschal Candle
  3. Relic
  4. Transept
  5. Genuflect / Genuflection
  6. Tenebrae

Canons (set of Biblical texts)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Canons (set of Biblical texts). The collection of books that are accepted as holy scripture by the followers of that religion; the books of the Bible.

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  1. Biblical Commentary
  2. Lectern
  3. Priest (in Biblical times – Jewish)
  4. Lamp (in Biblical times)
  5. Prostitute (in Biblical times)
  6. Tomb (in Biblical times)

Sculpture

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Sculpture. A 3-D art form involving modelling (eg clay); carving (eg stone, wood etc); casting (eg bronze) or constructing (eg by combining household or ‘found’ objects into a structure). Here signed as a sculpture perhaps of stone or hard wood and sculpted using a hammer and chisel.

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  1. Font
  2. Cornerstone
  3. Rock (Stone)
  4. Whip
  5. Relic
  6. Icon

Purgatory – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Purgatory. A Roman Catholic sign for Purgatory. In Roman Catholic belief, a place, process and period in which souls of the dead are purified (‘purged’) or punished for their sins before being taken into heaven.

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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Eucharist Service / Mass – RCS
  3. St Ignatius of Loyola – RCS
  4. Missal (Roman Missal) – RCS
  5. Sacramentary – RCS
  6. Venerate – RCS

Introit

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Introit. Chant or hymn sung as clergy and choir enter at the beginning of some church services.

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  1. Chant / Chanting
  2. Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon)
  3. Commend / Commendation (Funerals)
  4. Daily Office (Prayers)
  5. Extroit
  6. Doxology