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The Bible does not tell us what type of wood the cross Jesus was crucified on was made of. Roman history does not go into specifics as to how the crosses were made or what type of wood they were made of. As a result, we cannot know for sure what type of tree was used to make the cross. There is a legend that it was made of dogwood. This is unlikely considering the typical size of a dogwood tree. The legend of the dogwood tree, author unknown, is as follows: In Jesus' time, the dogwood grew To a stately size and a lovely hue. 'Twas strong & firm it's branches interwoven For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen. Seeing the distress at this use of their wood Christ made a promise which still holds good: "Never again shall the dogwood grow Large enough to be used so Slender & twisted, it shall be With blossoms like the cross for all to see. As blood stains the petals marked in brown The blossom's center wears a thorny crown. All who see it will remember me Crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree. Cherished and protected this tree shall be A reminder to all of my agony." Again, this is just a "legend." It is a nice poem, but there is no Biblical basis to it. The legend of the dogwood tree is very likely not accurate.
45 Comments
John Cappello 13 Sep 2013
Awesome art, Full of natural power and Giving pleasant emotions!kath nepia 28 Mar 2008
beautigul-love the story..:)gregg dutcher 27 Mar 2008
God likens Himself and His elect as cedar of Lebannon,...that's my bet. Very nice photo and text.Armando Salas 26 Mar 2008
Powerful image, intense.John Fish 26 Mar 2008
beautiful art. I love the orange glow behind the top of the cross.indarto budi 24 Mar 2008
Beatiful and touching, joanna, Happy easter too.Celeste Smith 24 Mar 2008
SO MOVING ...I LOVE THIS jOANNA !!!Claudia Huefner 24 Mar 2008
gorgeous composition, Joanna!Tahnja Wolter 23 Mar 2008
striking and beautiful dear JoannaAndrew Dragh 23 Mar 2008
Beautiful composition!v blair 23 Mar 2008
Happy Easter Joanna....beautiful photo and message!Robin Webster 23 Mar 2008
Beautifully done Joanna!Joe Sweeney 22 Mar 2008
Easter blessing be with you.Mary Janosik 22 Mar 2008
I like how you added the dogwood to the photo! Bless you and your family this glorious Easter!! :)annette steens 22 Mar 2008
Easter: I AM LIFE, we ARE LIFE.Gabrielle Stahlie 22 Mar 2008
A splendid image... just beautiful!Barry Huyett 22 Mar 2008
very loving ........have a happy easter!William Boyer 22 Mar 2008
keep them commingJan van Baarle 22 Mar 2008
Great shotluci reader 22 Mar 2008
Enchanting image and words, Joanna, thanks!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 21 Mar 2008
Moving religious artwork,Joanna...Happy Easter to You and Your family!!!Seth Weaver 21 Mar 2008
Beautiful words and imagery, Joanna.Maria Murphy 21 Mar 2008
awesome!!!!!Ann Fawssett-Atkin 21 Mar 2008
Very beautiful picture - interesting dogwood legend. Do you know how the Crossbill (bird) got its crossed bill... It supposidly tried so hard to pull the nails out from the cross that it twisted its beak... just right for getting the kernels out of pine cones.clystie pruden 21 Mar 2008
Absolutely, fantistic and outstanding work. I love it.Robin Foss 21 Mar 2008
Great shots.Joke Schotting 21 Mar 2008
Beautiful work dear Friend!!!Anneke Hut 21 Mar 2008
Have a blessed Good Friday and a Happy Easter, Joanna!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 21 Mar 2008
touching beautiful! happy Easter dear Joanna for you and your family.Ruth Kauffman 21 Mar 2008
Lovely legend and images, Joanna!!! God Bless!!!Lynn De Serres 21 Mar 2008
Absolutely magnificent artwork and passage dedicated to the truly magnificent wonder that is Jesus. Happy Easter Joanna.AVE HURLEY 21 Mar 2008
Very nicely done and presented~!Great message and interpretation in art!Steve Farr 21 Mar 2008
Nice imagery here as well as very interesting text, JJ! Blessings, my friend!! ~SLewis Findley 21 Mar 2008
mot beautiful indee, Happy EasterNira Dabush 21 Mar 2008
Unique religious atmosphere captured here, JoMayme Crouse 21 Mar 2008
beautiful Joannamel taylor 21 Mar 2008
Beautiful imagery, Joanna! Happy Easter!! melHiromi Green 21 Mar 2008
Your beautiful spirit is here in this work, Joaana. Best wishes for you and all your family.Chris Roukema 21 Mar 2008
Great Work, Joanna!Donald Schrier 21 Mar 2008
The photo is beautiful as is that old old story which I have heard since I was a child. Such a lovly memory of such a horrific day. What a joyful ending to terrible story.Shakeh Sarookhanian 21 Mar 2008
I like your Christ Pictures so much they are all reflecting your true belief in Jesus.Great picture!Emily Reed 21 Mar 2008
WONDERFUL IMAGE FOR GOOD FRIDAY!Cathy Holford 21 Mar 2008
Beautiful. God bless you!John Swift 21 Mar 2008
Happy Easter and God bless you Joanna.Tabitha Borges 21 Mar 2008
it so moving and speak so loud...