It’s a phylactery (tefilin) that religious Jews wear during certain prayers. He’s wearing it incorrectly, as that Hebrew letter, which should be on his right side, is at the front. Also, the phylactery should be black, and the straps attaching it to his head are nowhere to be seen.
Holy crap, is THAT what he’s trying to convey? I’ve seen phylacteries, of course–when you’re raised in NYC, it’s impossible not to. But aren’t those leather? Not stone-ish?
The author positions himself in opposition to Christianity, Judaism and Islam, so it might be possible that in his opinion, true believers only wear stone phylacteries that hold on to your forehead by sheer force of gravity.
With apologies, Ez 25:17(c): “And you will know MY NAME IS THE LORD, when I lay this lousy cover upon thee!”
The title font seems lifted from a certain “of the Rings” franchise.
Which in turn brings up the question as to whether or not the author is aware of who “the Lord” referred to in that franchise title is.
Personally, I’m thrilled to learn that my co-religionists and I cannot be Sauron’s chosen.
What the hell is the tombstone-y thing on his head?
Yeah, need to know.
It’s a phylactery (tefilin) that religious Jews wear during certain prayers. He’s wearing it incorrectly, as that Hebrew letter, which should be on his right side, is at the front. Also, the phylactery should be black, and the straps attaching it to his head are nowhere to be seen.
Holy crap, is THAT what he’s trying to convey? I’ve seen phylacteries, of course–when you’re raised in NYC, it’s impossible not to. But aren’t those leather? Not stone-ish?
The author positions himself in opposition to Christianity, Judaism and Islam, so it might be possible that in his opinion, true believers only wear stone phylacteries that hold on to your forehead by sheer force of gravity.
LOL. Lord have mercy. My Jewish friends might take objection to that concept! DAAAYYYAMMM.