Breakpoint More Unearthed Evidence of Early Christianity
Jan 22, 2025
Discover groundbreaking archaeological evidence from Germany that could reshape our understanding of early Christianity. A remarkable silver scroll dating back to the 200s bears an inscription, hinting at a thriving Christian community despite challenging circumstances. This find suggests that Christianity may have spread more rapidly and extensively than previously believed, opening new avenues for historical inquiry.
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Early Christian Artifact
- In Frankfurt, Germany, a silver scroll from the early 200s was discovered inside a phylactery worn by a skeleton.
- This amulet, containing Christian inscriptions, was found in a Roman cemetery.
Early Spread of Christianity
- This finding suggests Christianity spread faster and wider than previously thought, reaching northern Europe earlier than assumed.
- The amulet's Latin inscription and focus on Jesus Christ indicate a unique form of early Christian belief.
Digital Unrolling and Christian Inscription
- The scroll was so fragile that researchers used a high-resolution CT scan to create a 3D model, then digitally unrolled it.
- The inscription contained Christian references, including quotes from Philippians and Isaiah/Revelation.