Ancient Nestorian Stone Tablet in Xi’an Reveals China’s Early Christian Heritage
Jake Sanders In 1625, towards the end of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a remarkable archaeological discovery was made in the western part of Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province. An ancient stone tablet, known as the Monument to the Nestorian Church in China, was unearthed in a remarkably well-preserved state. The tablet’s inscriptions and carvings remain clear…