A papyrus letter believed to have been penned by a Christian in 230AD has upended many long-held theories and beliefs about the Roman Empire. Sent between two Christian brothers, it is believed to be the oldest surviving letter example written by a person of the faith. It features one brother regaling the other with stories of local sports centres, political gossip and a desperate plea for his favourite fish liver sauce,Scroll down for videoA papyrus letter sent between two brothers is believed to have been penned in 230AD has upended many long-held theories and beliefs about the Roman EmpireWHAT DOES THE OLDEST ROMAN LETTER SAY? 'Salute our brothers and all our people, salute our brothers genes sand Xycles. Professor Huebner said: 'This is the oldest Christian autograph, the oldest original handwriting of a Christian that we have from the entire ancient world.

Source: Daily Mail July 16, 2019 07:19 UTC