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Introduction Long before Christianity became legal—before churches rose or bishops argued doctrine—some followers of Jesus left behind signs. Not letters or sermons, but scratches on walls, shapes in rings, and crosses in unexpected corners. Their faith wasn’t proclaimed in marble
Introduction In the grand homes and modest workshops of Pompeii, slaves were everywhere—and so, perhaps, was belief. While some gods could be praised aloud and their images displayed openly, Jesus-devotion came with shadows, uncertainty, and risk. Public religion was performative,
Introduction The origins of Christianity in Italy are often traced through texts, catacombs, and imperial conversions. But one of the earliest physical records may lie not in Rome, but in the streets of Pompeii—buried beneath volcanic ash, yet speaking across
Introduction Inns were places of transition—where strangers met, meals were served, and stories exchanged. But in Pompeii, one inn may have housed more than just travelers. It may have preserved a fleeting reference to one of history’s most significant spiritual
Introduction Buried beneath volcanic ash for centuries, Pompeii has fascinated the world with its preserved snapshots of Roman life. From vibrant frescoes to bustling marketplaces, this ancient city reveals endless insights into a civilization lost to disaster. Even in a
Introduction When we imagine ancient Christianity, we often think of catacombs, basilicas, or martyrdoms. But the reality in Pompeii may have looked very different. The Christian households in Pompeii were neither grand nor openly defiant; they were modest, quiet, and
Introduction Few inscriptions from the ancient world have generated as much fascination—and speculation—as the enigmatic Sator square. Found in multiple locations across the Roman Empire, including at least two in Pompeii, this five-word palindrome has long intrigued scholars, mystics, and
Introduction In Pompeii, walls spoke. Graffiti was everywhere—satirical, romantic, political, vulgar, poetic. Amid this chorus of ancient voices, one faint inscription has captured the attention of modern scholars and believers alike. It may be the earliest reference to Jesus-followers in
Introduction Among the many finds frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius, one simple symbol has stirred disproportionate scholarly attention: a cross-shaped imprint in the wall of a bakery. Could this be one of the earliest Christian symbols in
Introduction Among the many paradoxes of Pompeii, perhaps the most surprising is its role in illuminating a faith that would eventually transform the Roman world. Buried by volcanic ash and preserved in remarkable detail, the Vesuvian towns offer a rare
