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Symbols for the Evangelists

The symbols for the four Evangelists-- the winged man, the eagle, the winged lion and the winged ox--are derived from Ezekiel's vision of four living creatures, although Ezekiel's description is most likely of cherubim. Ezekiel 1:10

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The winged man is a symbol of Matthew because he began his gospel with a genealogy of Jesus.

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The eagle is a symbol of John because of his "soaring" witness to Jesus' divine nature.

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The winged lion is a symbol of Mark because of his clear proclamation of Jesus' Resurrection.

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The winged ox is a symbol of Luke because of his emphasis on Jesus' sacrificial atonement.