An inscribed pottery sherd (ostracon) written in Greek on both sides, bearing the Niceo-Constantinopolitan creed which includes some of the most important doctrines of Christian faith, such as belief in the Holy Spirit, the role of baptism in the remission of sins, the resurrection of the dead, and the world to come. 6-7 century AD. The Byzantine period.

Site item id

20839

Collection name
Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Item period
Byzantine era
I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord, Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For our sake and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man. He was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; he rose again on the third day, in accordance with the Scriptures, and ascended to heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He is coming again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, who together with the Father and Son is worshiped and together glorified; who spoke through the Prophets. In one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness ofnsins. I await the resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come. Amen. השאלת וולטר הרץ, לונדון, למוזיאון ישראל