Hi frds,
given the outstanding symbolic nature of the shepherd's crook, I would like to learn more how the narrative has made it, contested by shining crowns, necklaces, rings, and the sickle.
How has its original natural function and purpose evolved?
Cherish your ideas.
In the Christian tradition the shepherd crook is a symbol of the Ministry of Jesus Christ. He was born from the line of King David the Shepherd King.
The Shepherd Crook has a hook to save the lost sheep and a metal point to attack the predator wolves.
The crook symbolized God as merciful savior and the hook of God as the fierce protector of the flock.
The flock refers to the followers of Jesus who hear His voice and confide in Him.
Check the link, please
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepherd%27s_crook
The idea of the shepherd as the guide and guard of human groups long predates Christianity, and Judaism. It can be found in early Mesopotamian cities, where it clearly came from. The city was the pen, the people the flock, the king the shepherd.