https://freerepublic.com/tag/earlyprotestant/ en-us Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:32:09 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383606/posts Archaeologists in Germany have confirmed the discovery of a 1,750-year-old amulet containing a silver scroll, now recognised as the oldest physical evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The extraordinary artefact was first uncovered in 2018 during excavations of a Roman-era grave in Frankfurt and was formally announced in a press release from the City of Frankfurt am Main on 11 December. The grave, dated to between 230 and 270 AD, contained the amulet, inside which archaeologists noticed a small silver scroll. However, its fragility posed significant challenges for researchers attempting to read its contents. Initial efforts to unroll the... Christian Today https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383606/posts#comment Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:32:09 GMT