2,000-Year-Old ‘Jesus Cup’ May Hold Earliest Known Reference to Christ

2,000-Year-Old ‘Jesus Cup’ May Hold Earliest Known Reference to Christ

A 2,000-year-old ceramic bowl discovered in Alexandria’s ancient harbor, may hold the earliest known reference to Christ. . Credit: Mathias Ribeiro / CC BY-SA 4.0 A ceramic bowl found off the coast of Egypt may hold the earliest known reference to Christ, raising fresh debate among scholars about its meaning and historical significance. The artifact, often referred to as the “Jesus Cup,” was discovered in 2008 during an excavation of Alexandria’…

SCIENCE & TECH: Ancient Jesus Cup Discovered in Egypt May Contain World's First Christ Reference – U-S-NEWS.COM

A remarkable ceramic vessel discovered beneath the waters off Alexandria, Egypt, may represent the earliest known reference to Jesus Christ outside of Christian scripture. The so-called “Jesus Cup” was unearthed in 2008 by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio during extensive underwater excavations of Alexandria’s ancient harbor. The ceramic bowl, remarkably well-preserved except for a missing handle, bears a compelling Greek inscription th…