The Cornerstone of the Judeo-Christian Tradition
Cor·ner·stone
noun \-stōn\
1: a stone forming a part of a corner or angle in a wall; specifically...a stone laid at a formal ceremony
2: a basic element : foundation
First Known Use of CORNERSTONE: 13th century
Synonyms: basis, bedrock, bottom, base, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, root, underpinning,
- Miriam-Webster Dictionary
Cornerstone
1. the basic part of something, on which everything depends.
2. the stone at one of the bottom corners of a new building, often put there during a special ceremony
- Macmillan Dictionary
Cornerstone (noun)
A fundamental principle or underlying concept: base, basis, foundation, fundament, fundamental, root, rudiment (often used in plural). See over/under.
- Thesaurus
Cornerstone (n)
The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" [synonyms: basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone]
- WordNet 2.1 (2005)
Cornerstone
The cornerstone (or foundation stone) concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.
Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone...The rite of laying a cornerstone is an important cultural component...metaphorically in sacred architecture generally.
The origins of this tradition are vague but its presence in Judeo-Christian countries can be associated with one quotation from the Old Testament (Psalm 118:22) cited six times in the New Testament (Matthew 21:42,Mark 12:10, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11, Ephesians 2:20 and 1 Peter 2:7).
- Wikipedia
The Eye Above the Pyramid is the Capstone...
The Capstone of the Judeo-Christian Tradition
Cor·ner·stonenoun \-stōn\
1: a stone forming a part of a corner or angle in a wall; specifically...a stone laid at a formal ceremony
2: a basic element : foundation
First Known Use of CORNERSTONE: 13th century
Synonyms: basis, bedrock, bottom, base, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, root, underpinning,
- Miriam-Webster Dictionary
Cornerstone1. the basic part of something, on which everything depends.
2. the stone at one of the bottom corners of a new building, often put there during a special ceremony
- Macmillan Dictionary
Cornerstone (noun)A fundamental principle or underlying concept: base, basis, foundation, fundament, fundamental, root, rudiment (often used in plural). See over/under.
- Thesaurus
Cornerstone (n)The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" [synonyms: basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone]
- WordNet 2.1 (2005)
CornerstoneThe cornerstone (or foundation stone) concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.
Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone...The rite of laying a cornerstone is an important cultural component...metaphorically in sacred architecture generally.
The origins of this tradition are vague but its presence in Judeo-Christian countries can be associated with one quotation from the Old Testament (Psalm 118:22) cited six times in the New Testament (Matthew 21:42,Mark 12:10, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11, Ephesians 2:20 and 1 Peter 2:7).
- Wikipedia
The Seven Characteristics of the Cornerstone
| The Cornerstone |
 |
 |
| I. Bottom |
| II. Down |
| III. Above |
| IV. Under |
| V. Low |
| VI. Depth |
| VII. South |
The Eye Above the Pyramid is the Capstone...
The Capstone of the Judeo-Christian Tradition
Cap·stone[ káp stohn ]
1. top stone: a stone used at the top of a wall or another structure
2. high point: something considered the highest achievement.
- Encarta World English Dictionary
Cap·stone(kapstn) n.
1. The top stone of a structure or wall.
2. The crowning achievement or final stroke; the culmination or acme.
- American Heritage Dictionary
The Seven Characteristics of the Capstone
| The Capstone |
|
 |
| I. Top |
| II. Up |
| III. Above |
| IV. Over |
| V. High |
| VI. Height |
| VII. North |
The Seven Characteristics of the Eyes of the Pyramid
| The Cornerstone | The Capstone |
| |
| |
| Bottom | Top |
| Down | Up |
| Below | Above |
| Under | Over |
| Low | High |
| Depth | Height |
| South | North |
The Natural World and the Eyes of the Pyramid
| The Cornerstone | The Capstone |
| |
| |
| Earth | Sky |
| Valley | Mountain |
| Thunder | Lightning |
| Stalactites | Stalactites |
| Steppe | Plateau |
| Lakes | Clouds |
| Waterfall | Geyser |
| Undertow | Waves |
| Cave | Cliff |
| Whirlpool | Tidal Wave |
| Earthquake | Flood |
| Tornado | Volcano |
| Lobster | Shark |
| Caterpillar | Butterfly |
| Fish | Seagull |
| Groundhog | Chipmunk |
| Beaver | Badger |
The Star of David and the Eyes of the Pyramid
| The Cornerstone | The Capstone | The Star of David |
| |  |
| |  |
| Bottom | Top | Middle |
| Down | Up | Center |
| Below | Above | Between |
| Under | Over | At |
| Low | High | Midway |
| Depth | Height | Size |
| South | North | Central |
NOTE: The Star of David is also known as the Hexagram, Star of the Creator, Star of Creation, Star of Mary, Star of Bethlehem, or the Joshua Star.
Wow! Very interesting! I'm working on a post "From the Cornerstone to the Capstone" for a Bible study I'm leading on the subject of "Grace". Thank you for this info!
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