In the early days of the Roman Empire, practicing Christianity could be risky. The Roman emperor Nero persecuted Christians in the first century A.D.; some were crucified, and some were forced to ...

The early Christians had a hard time to discuss with each other, fight with each other to establish certain patterns and criteria for the organization of community, what was important in the churches.

Archeologists have “digitally unrolled” a 1,800-year-old silver amulet to decipher an inscription that’s being hailed as the oldest known evidence of Christianity in Europe.

An important piece of early Christian history, the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, is up for auction at Christie’s in London. This codex is a mid-fourth century book from Egypt containing a combination ...

(The Conversation) — An important piece of early Christian history, the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, sold for nearly US$3.9 million on June 11, 2024, at Christie’s in London. This codex is a mid ...

Researchers have deciphered an ancient inscription, casting new light on the early history of Christianity. Iurii Kuzo/iStock/Getty Images Plus. In the 3rd century—when the amulet appears ...

An important piece of early Christian history, the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, is up for auction at Christie's in London. This codex is a mid-fourth century book from Egypt containing a combination of ...

1,800-year-old silver amulet could rewrite history of Christianity in the early Roman Empire. News. By Kristina Killgrove last updated 20 December 2024 ...

A silver amulet found next to a skeleton in a 1,800-year-old grave in Germany speaks to the importance — and the risk — of being Christian in Roman times.