Books

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Symbol of the book of life and often by a crown and quill or held in the right hand of God or an angel. Can also depict learning, scholar ship, prayer or trade of a writer or bookseller. Books and scrolls also represent the Evangelists.

A closed book usually represents a completed life, the last chapter in this realm ends in the cemetery. 

It may also represent virginity, secrecy, and mystery.

Any book can also represent the bible.

An open book is a favorite device for registering the name of the deceased. In its purest form an open can be compared to the human heart, it thoughts and feelings open to the world and to God.

Book with crown. The book with a crown is a symbol of God and the Bible.

A prayer, or knowledge or even memory (where it has a dog-eared page). It may represent the Book of Life and is often shown as a bible. A popular form is the book as a double page spread.