Archaeologists have unearthed what is now recognized as the oldest known Christian artifact north of the Alps, the ‘Frankfurt Silver Inscription.’ This third-century amulet in a Roman-era grave is more than just a relic.

An ancient amulet containing an inscription praising Jesus Christ, which was found in the western German city of Frankfurt, could provide evidence of the oldest Christian discovery north of the Alps.

The 'Frankfurt Silver Inscription', a 3rd-century amulet, pushes back Christianity's history in the region by 50 to 100 years.