In five corners of the Magen David the Hebrew: "For unto us a child is born" in the center The word
בבתמים
the initials
מימ
point at
מלך משיח
"King Messiah."
This blog (by Zeev Barkan) is dedicated to the Star of David, its history, its various meanings and usages in different cultures. It includes thousands of pictures of Star of David, six-pointed stars, hexagrams, Solomon's Seals, Magen Davids and yellow badges,and served as a resource for three books and four art exhibitions.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Shabbetai Zevi Amulet
Photo is copied from the Jewish Encyclopedia [entry: Amulet written by Ludwig Blau]