Aramaic Inscription Painted on Ceiling Tiles from Dura-Europos, Syria
This building was erected in the year five hundred and fifty-six, which is the second year of Philip Julius Caesar, during the presbyterate of Samuel the priest, son of Yedaya the archon. Now those who stood in charge of this work (were): Abraham [Abram] the treasurer, and Samuel son of Saphara, and . . . the proselyte. With a willing spirit they…
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Greek Inscription Painted on Ceiling Tile from Dura-Europos, Syria
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Source: IJO 3.86
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Source: IJO 1.Thr3
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Source: JIWE 1.148
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Source: JIWE 1.59
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