The fish has plenty of other theological overtones as well, for Christ fed the 5,000 with 2 fishes and 5 loaves (a meal recapitulated in Christian ... used the fish symbol before Christians.

The Jesus Fish is one of the most recognizable Christian symbols today, often seen on car bumpers, jewelry, and church logos. While many believe it originated as a secret symbol during Roman ...

Businesses ranging from auto shops to roofers, lawn services, locksmiths, pawnshops and even a law firm display the Christian fish symbol in their Yellow Pages ads, and separate publications ...

Legend has it that early Christians used a fish symbol to covertly identify themselves to one another. These Christian fish, some unadorned, some with the Greek letters iota, chi, theta ...

Early Christians used a wide variety of symbols to express their faith. The second-century Christian teacher Clement of Alexandria identified a dove, a fish, a ship, a lyre, and an anchor as ...