Ancient Christian Artefact Found Near Frankfurt
The ongoing discovery of beautiful artefacts featuring profound Christian writings highlights the rich history and significance of these items. Historically, these artifacts served various important purposes, including communication, decoration, and protection. They were often crafted with great skill, taking the form of intricate drawings—such as those found in caves—as well as historical weapons and shields. Each piece offers unique insights into the cultural and spiritual expressions of the past.
These artefacts have added more boost to Christians’s beliefs that truly Christianity was practised way before modern times.
A recent artefact was discovered in a grave near Frankfurt, Germany, where a man, whose identity is unknown, was buried between A.D. 230 and 270. The artefact was found in the ancient Roman town of Nida.
According to the archaeologist who discovered it, the artefact is a small silver foil amulet measuring 1.4 inches long. It was buried alongside the man’s other valuables. This amulet is identified as having a Frankfurt silver inscription, and the text on it is classified as a phylactery, which is a protective amulet.
Dr. Tine Rassalle, a biblical archaeologist, explains that such amulets were very common in the eastern Mediterranean during late antiquity. They were believed to protect and heal their owners from misfortune.
The Leibniz Centre for Archaeology (LEIZA) used high-resolution CT scans to unfold the foil, revealing its texts. Markus Scholz, a professor at Goethe University who translated the text, explained that the amulet is a testament to the man’s devotion to his Christian faith.
The professor stated, “I brought in experts from the field of the history of theology, and together we examined the text piece by piece until we finally deciphered it.”
The inscription is entirely in Latin, which Scholz noted is unusual, as such amulets are typically written in Greek or Hebrew. Dr. Ina Hartwig, head of culture and science in Frankfurt, described the discovery as “extraordinary,” adding that it will influence archaeology, religious studies, and anthropology for many years to come.The professor stated, “I brought in experts from the field of the history of theology, and together we examined the text piece by piece until we finally deciphered it.”
The inscription is entirely in Latin, which Scholz noted is unusual, as such amulets are typically written in Greek or Hebrew. Dr. Ina Hartwig, head of culture and science in Frankfurt, described the discovery as “extraordinary,” adding that it will influence archaeology, religious studies, and anthropology for many years to come.
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