Monday, December 16, 2024

New 3rd Century AD Find with Christian Text from Philippians 2:9-11

Pre-Nicaea, 3rd century silver amulet with writing inside has been disclosed. The text inside the amulet does not call Jesus "God" but does call him "Son of God" and "Lord," including a partial quotation of Philippians 2:9-11 where all knees bow to Jesus as Lord "to the glory of God the Father."

Known as the The "Frankfurt inscription," here is the full text from the article by Kristina Killgrove, "1,800-year-old silver amulet could rewrite history of Christianity in the early Roman Empire" (12/14/2024), with question marks showing uncertain parts of the text:

(In the name?) of Saint Titus. Holy, holy, holy! In the name of Jesus Christ, Son of God! The Lord of the world resists with [strengths?] all attacks(?)/setbacks(?). The God(?) grants entry to well-being. May this means of salvation(?) protect the man who surrenders himself to the will of the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, since before Jesus Christ every knee bows: those in heaven, those on earth and those under the earth, and every tongue confesses (Jesus Christ). 


 

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New 3rd Century AD Find with Christian Text from Philippians 2:9-11

Pre-Nicaea, 3rd century silver amulet with writing inside has been disclosed. The text inside the amulet does not  call Jesus "God...