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Re: Shells in holy writings
From:
Art Weil <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 25 May 1999 17:47:10 -0700
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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

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