A silver amulet was found by archaeologists in 2018 in a 3rd century Roman grave near Frankfurt. Inside was a silver foil containing an 18-line Latin inscription.
The silver foil was too brittle to unroll, so it took a few years to learn what it said. The text wasn’t uncovered until 2024 using CT scanning.
What message did this ancient Roman leave for us?
The message invokes Jesus Christ, quotes Philippians 2:10-11, and repeats “Holy, Holy, Holy.”
This discovery does not rewrite Roman or Christian history, but it does adjust some timelines. It places the earliest physical evidence of Christianity in that region back by 50-100 years.
This may seem boring and maybe unimportant, and to be honest, it is. I don’t think this discovery is changing anyone’s life. So how does it connect to my life?
I find it interesting that this silver scroll inside an amulet was buried with this man I don’t know centuries ago, yet I am learning about what was most important to him in his life. He left enduring and physical proof of his discipleship of Jesus Christ.
It leads me to wonder: what enduring legacy do I want to leave for future generations?
Happy Sunday everyone!
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