Roman Magical Object c. 170-190 AD. The Earliest Depiction of Jesus’ Crucifixion. How Do Amulets and Other Ritualized Objects for Protection and Healing Offer Unique Insight into Early Christian Religion and Ritual? Photo: University of California Press.
Shared religious symbols do not necessarily mean weak or blurred religious boundaries. Christian ritual texts that combine anti-Jewish rhetoric with names for God often labeled “Jewish” show that cultural sharing and sharp religious differentiation could coexist. This calls for more care in how…Read More