What's with the 'cross?'

[markt]

Greetings brother distazo, in the precious name of Yeshua. My question was certainly quite 'unreferenced' and I should not have presumed that I was in a forum with other bible students. Because of the long (thousands of years) history involving the 'cross' in all the cultures and systems prior to Rome or indeed of Yeshua I was especially surprised to the use of the word 'cross in researched' literature as is the case with book I am currently reading "Ruach Qadim". The context of my 'thinking' was around Yeshua's words in Revelation 18:4 "Come out of her, My people..." With the overwhelming evidence of the origins and uses of the wooden cross in time, especially it's roots in Babylon and then following in the many 'kingdoms' that were/are pagan. As a student of scripture (the Word encourages us to search things out), I am always gratified to learn something more which gives clarity to His word. For example, when reading Ruach Qadim, the many references to Aramaic 'thought' and their corelating 'idioms' have helped hugely in my understanding of scripture, i.e. Brit HaChadashah. In the context 'it doesn't matter', I refer you to Paul's warning 'if a man be ignorant...' I will readily agree, however, that we are entrusted with the beautiful 'evangel' and the glorious gift of salvation.
Shalom,
Mark