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[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

It looks like it was in common use by around 200 CE.

That’s around the time we get one of the oldest depictions of Jesus, which is most definitely not intended to be flattering:

Fun fact: Jehovah’s Witnesses deny that Jesus was killed on a cross, and instead believe it was a stake. Crosses are as pagan as birthday parties.