Gold ring with mark of Christ lost 500 years ago recently found in excellent condition

FOX Weather ^ | March 9, 2024 | Chris Oberholtz

[SunkenCiv]

The discovery of a remarkable artifact from centuries ago among tens of thousands of medieval objects found in Sweden has thrilled archaeologists.

Nearly 30,000 objects were discovered during the two-year excavation of medieval Kalmar, according to the Archaeologists, which is part of the government's National Historical Museums. Among the unique finds was a gold ring in almost new condition.

Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century, according to the agency. Based on its size, researchers said it's possible that a woman may have worn the ring. Other rings like it have been discovered in northern Finland, Östergötland and Uppland...

Archaeologists said they unearthed remnants of roughly 50 medieval plots, ten streets, and segments of the ancient city wall in Gamla Stan.

Remains of hundreds of buildings, cellars, streets, latrines and everyday objects from centuries ago, approximately 1250–1650, have now seen the light of day following the Kalmar War in 1611. Archaeologists said the findings were beyond all expectations...

A unique glass alsengem, also known as a pilgrim's amulet, with three carved figures on it was also found. The object was broken and may have been discarded at the time, Stibéus said.

Long ago, people used to wear these small stones which were believed could protect travelers against misfortune.

The excavation also uncovered several fascinating discoveries, such as a rune stone that is believed to have originated from a burial mound located in a 12th-century cemetery, as well as a brick bearing the imprint of a cat's paw, archaeologists said...

"We have also found a large number of projectiles, such as cannon balls, musket balls and pistol bullets, but also swords," Stibéus noted.

[SunkenCiv]

My pleasure.

[justme4now]

I don't believe that those or any other rendering of Christ is a true picture or "image" of him?

Why?

In the Bible, there aren't any verses describing Jesus' hair.

There are verses that describe how Jewish men were to take care of their hair according to biblical Law.

Based on these verses, it is likely that Jesus had neatly trimmed black hair, long sideburns, and a beard.
(Both images that you use for reference have an image with long hair.)

50 years after Jesus' birth, in A.D. 57, the Apostle Paul wrote to believers in Corinth explaining that it was a disgrace for a man to have long hair.

"Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him, but if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For her hair is given to her for a covering." (1 Corinthians 11:14-15)

Jesus was faithful to follow the Law given to Moses.

He explained to his followers, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them" (Matthew 5:17).

Nope, no one and no "image" or painting has a true rendering of our savior and that includes the Turin shroud.

I would think that this image would be closer to the truth:



Of course, like everyone else I have no proof.

I can only go on the scriptures.😟

[one guy in new jersey]

The images are miraculous, jm4n.

Pious belief has it, these relics are genuine.

The shroud image provided by a commenter in this thread, presented in positive as opposed to the original which presents as a photographic negative, is retouched.

The original shroud is said to be shockingly soaked in blood.

[Salamander]

I don’t care what He looks like, just as long as one day I get to have Him smile at me and welcome me in.

[BradyLS]

Amen!