Frankfurt discovers 1,800 years old amulet: New bright spots for Christianity!

Frankfurt discovers 1,800 years old amulet: New bright spots for Christianity!

A remarkable archaeological find in Frankfurt could fundamentally rewrite the history of the liturgy! The professor of archeology, Markus Scholz, has discovered an approximately 1,800 year old amulet, which is considered the oldest authentic source of Christianity north of the Alps. This amulet was discovered in a Roman cemetery and dated the time between 230 and 270 AD. Scholz explained that the find could put the previous opinion on the development of the sanctus, a central part of Catholic liturgy, in a new light, since it has so far been assumed that it has only developed in the fourth century. The discovery could significantly influence the historiography of early Christianity, as Scholz noted compared to the Cologne Internet portal Domradio.de

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The amulet has an 18-line text that is written in Latin with Greek elements. The special feature? The text contains formulations that describe liturgical practices that have so far been considered later developments. Scholz emphasized that the amulet is not simply a reading find, but was preserved in the context of its discovery, which underlines authenticity. "It is rolled up virtually and still received in its capsule as it was originally given at the funeral," he said. This method for analysis developed at the Leibniz Center for Archeology in Mainz allows it to decipher the amulet without physically damaging it.

experts agree that this discovery could revolutionize early Christian religious history. "The representation of early Christianity will no longer be avoided without this object," continued Scholz. The find opens up new perspectives on the spread of Christianity in German -speaking countries. The combination of Latin text with Greek expressions is extremely unusual for amulets of this time and could show a deeper connection between different beliefs. Scholz emphasized that the scientific discussion about the importance of this amulet is just beginning and is now being entered with initial knowledge from Frankfurt, as Domradio.de also reported.