The “Christian” Vikings

The below (brown resin crucifix) is often sold online (ebay, Etsy, etc.) as a replica of a crucifix said to be from Jutland, Denmark in the 11th century.

The oldest Viking crucifix thus far, however, was discovered by a metal detectorist near Aunslev on the island of Funen, Denmark and dates to the first half of the 10th century.

This illustrates that, with respect to Christianity, the Vikings (like all other people) were less likely to fully convert to Christianity as preached but, rather, embraced it, likely only in part, and recreated it in their own image.

Christianity didn’t conquer the Vikings. Time and geopolitics did. That is unless Christ was a Viking as he appears on these pieces.