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Location

JERU0412

Jerusalem, 1st Century BCE to 5th Century CE. Slab. Funerary (Epitaph).

Transcription

מריה הגירת הדולקת

Translation

Maria, the fervent proselyte.

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
The central word in this inscription could refer to a specific duty that Maria held and particularly to the fact that she was the one who lighted lamps.

Languages

Hebrew

Dimensions

H: —; W: —; D: 24 cm

Date

100 BCE to 500 CE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

  • Knocker in high relief below the inscription

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

  • Clermont-Ganneau, Charles. Archaeological Researches in Palestine. Vol. 1. 2 vols. London: Palestine Exploration Fund, 1896.
    Zotero

Source of transcription

  • Clermont-Ganneau, Charles. Archaeological Researches in Palestine. Vol. 1. 2 vols. London: Palestine Exploration Fund, 1896.
    Zotero

Source of translation

  • Clermont-Ganneau, Charles. Archaeological Researches in Palestine. Vol. 1. 2 vols. London: Palestine Exploration Fund, 1896.
    Zotero
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