Thanks ... I didn't "make this up".....I used resources for my research on
Shells and Reigion.  I have done the program several times for shell clubs and
churches.
 
Bobbi
 
Jasna Peternel wrote:
 
> Art Weil wrote:
>
> > No, Bobbi, I don't think shells were used in Jesus time to call people
> > together. I don't think any of the Mediterranean shells are large enough
> > or hollow enough. What was used was a ram's horn. And it is still used
> > today during the Jewish high holy days celebration.
> >         Nice try, though.
> >         Art
>
> Hi,
> I think Bobbi could be right.
> Charonia lampas (Linne, 1758) was used as a horn by Italian fishermen.
> According to some info it is still in use even today.
>
> Milan
 
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of Merritt Island, Florida.
 
Jim Specializes in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells
 
Bobbi in Shell Creations