[ptrikha21]

Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a remarkable 1,200-year-old carbonized loaf of bread depicting the image of Jesus Christ.
The artifact was found at the Topraktepe site, once the ancient city of Eirenopolis, this artifact dates back to the 7th or 8th centuries A.D.

Officials confirmed the unique depiction shows Christ as a sower or farmer, symbolizing fertility and labor.
Inscribed with the phrase, "With gratitude to the Blessed Jesus," specialists suggest the relic represents rare communion or Eucharist bread, underscoring its historical importance to early Christian rituals

News Link :

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/extraordinary-1200-year-old-bread-bearing-jesus-christs-image-unearthed-archaeologists

#Archaeology #EarlyChristianity

[germainebull]

A recent discovery in Turkey has intrigued historians and religious scholars around the world: a 1,200-year-old burnt loaf of bread bearing the image of Jesus Christ. The loaf was found at the Topraktepe site, formerly known as the ancient city of Erenopolis, and is estimated to date back to the 7th or 8th century A.D.

What makes this treasure so unique is the image of Jesus painted on the loaf, showing him as a farmer—a symbol of fertility and labor. In addition, the inscription on the loaf reads: “With gratitude to the Blessed Jesus,” suggesting that the loaf may have been part of a Eucharistic celebration or early Christian communion.

[ptrikha21]

A recent discovery in Turkey has intrigued historians and religious scholars around the world: a 1,200-year-....communion.

Indeed, quite a significant discovery as far as Early Christianity goes.

[Padmavati753]

Fascinating find! This truly highlights the intersection of archaeology and early Christian symbolism. Thanks for sharing!

[ptrikha21]

Fascinating find! This truly highlights the intersection of archaeology and early Christian symbolism. Thanks for sharing!

Yes, the title itself made me have a look at the article in detail.
Getting to know such historical discoveries makes one more interested in history.

[germainebull]

A recent discovery in Turkey has intrigued historians and religious scholars around the world: a 1,200-year-....communion.

Indeed, quite a significant discovery as far as Early Christianity goes.

Mind you Christ was one earth about (or more than) 2,000 years ago.

[Padmavati753]

Fascinating find! This truly highlights the intersection of archaeology and early Christian symbolism. Thanks for sharing!

Yes, the title itself made me have a look at the article in detail.
Getting to know such historical discoveries makes one more interested in history.

Absolutely, it’s intriguing how archaeology continues to unveil such significant insights into our past. It's an exciting time for history enthusiasts!

[germainebull]

Hmmm. How do we tell that the image depicted is that of Christ?

[ptrikha21]

With gratitude to the Blessed Jesus

I think, it is because of the phrase "With gratitude to the Blessed Jesus...."