The central metaphors and symbols of the Bible — the cross, the nails, the spear, the blood, the thorns, the bread, the cup, the work — are best understood both literally and figuratively.

“With Mount of the Holy Cross, it’s that religious iconography that people place over the mountain face,” Honles-Martin said. The Matterhorn at Disneyland then completes the picture by being a ...

Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Skip to content. ... Jesus was eventually taken down from the cross and buried, according to the Bible.