An Archaeological Analysis of early Christianity along Paul's Second Missionary Journey in Greece and Anatolia

This project analyzes the archaeological evidence for early Christian practice and belief in Greek and Anatolian sites along Paul's second missionary journey. Evidence is analyzed using bibliographic sources and, in some cases, digital archives. This study has assessed both private and public material evidence. Private household artifacts include lamps, pottery, or amulets, with Christian symbols. Public material includes basilicas or Christian grave inscriptions. Christian artifacts present in archaeological assemblages can help determine the religious identity of Anatolian and Greek individuals. The findings of this thesis assert that Christian communities were materially invisible prior to the 3rd century CE in Greece and Anatolia.