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The Symbolism of Birds in the Bible

The Symbolism of Birds in the Bible

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
As a general category, birds don’t symbolize any particular thing in the Bible, but different species are used for a variety of different types of symbolism. Owls and other birds of prey are often used to represent desolation. ...

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