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What is the meaning of the hand gesture depicted in many portraits of Christ?

What is its origin?

Posted - December 9, 2017
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  • 46117
    Jesus never gave the middle finger.  That is a lie.
      December 9, 2017 10:11 PM MST
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  • 5354
    I found an article about it:

    What is the significance of Christ's hand gesture (thumb and two fingers up, two fingers down) in Christian art?
    Provided the below is the hand gesture you are talking about
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    This post was edited by JakobA the unAmerican. at December 10, 2017 8:55 PM MST
      December 9, 2017 10:43 PM MST
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  • 5614
    Thank you. Your research is appreciated :)
      December 10, 2017 8:56 PM MST
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  • 17596
    It's the sign of benediction, this is the gesture of blessing one.  It is common to see priests use this hand gesture as they make a cross while saying In the name of the father, the son, and the holy spirit; amen.
      December 9, 2017 11:20 PM MST
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