Nakhati Jon

Examining Marriage, History and Culture

Christianity in Pompeii

Who is more Powerful? A Venus Elephant or the Cross in Casa di Achille in Pompeii

Christianity in Pompeii, Pompeii Mosaics, Hidden Crosses, Archeology, Updates

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Pompeii's 1st century Christian Treasures

The mosaics at Casa de Larario Archille (House of Achilles) mark the most advanced cross-like designs in the city. Let’s analyze how this house of influence used a single room to contrast the power between the wall and the floor. Were these power encounters displayed purposefully? What does this tell us about Christianity in Pompeii? The house, known for its renditions of Roman gods, also features Iliad themes from the Trojan War in one area.[1]https://www.pompei.it/excavations/house-achilles-lararium.htm

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↑1https://www.pompei.it/excavations/house-achilles-lararium.htm

Did Pompeii Know the Cross? Rethinking Its Mosaics

Christianity in Pompeii, Mosaic Designs, Pompeii Mosaics, Archeology, Updates

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Pompeii's 1st century Christian Treasures

The most amazing thing about Pompeii is the preserved mosaics that give us insight into 1st-century art. Many of the patterns endure over centuries, but some of these early patterns hint at a Christian following. We can see the cross in stone on our walking tour. Let’s explore the cross-like designs in the Pompeii archeology park.

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Pompeii Preserved Crosses of the 1st Century

Updates, Christianity in Pompeii, Mosaic Designs, Pompeii Mosaics, Hidden Crosses, Archeology

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Pompeii's 1st century Christian Treasures

A two-day eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed and buried the Roman city of Pompeii under vast amounts of ash and volcanic material. To this day, in Pompeii, they continue excavating the former city, as one-third still lies under volcanic debris. The city, frozen in time by volcanic rock, offers a unique glimpse of life in the 1st century. Did this city preserve Christian elements that had recently arrived? Let’s take a look.

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