What Are the Origins of the Star of David?
From Ancient Sacred Geometry to a Jewish Emblem The Star of David (Magen David) is today universally recognized as a symbol of Judaism , but its association with the Jewish faith has a relatively recent history. While it has been used in various cultures and contexts for centuries, it became strongly identified with Judaism only in the 19th century . Here’s a look at the development of the Star of David as a symbol of Jewish identity . Early Use of the Star of David The six-pointed star, formed by two overlapping triangles, is known as hexagram in geometry and has been used in various cultures and religions long before it became associated with Judaism . Ancient and Medieval Usage : The hexagram (six-pointed star) itself appears in several ancient cultures, such as India , Greece , and Egypt . It was seen as a sacred geometric shape and was associated with divine or cosmic harmony. In medieval times , the symbol was not exclusively Jewish. It was used in Christian alch...
