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The Reuse of a Sarcophagus with a Menorah
Another very interesting item in the epigraphic collection at the Baths of Diocletian in Rome is a portion of a sarcophagus that contains a nice depiction of a menorah. It is typically assigned to the third or fourth century CE, … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Kircheriano, Museums, Raffaele Garrucci
Tagged ancient-judaism, jewish-art, Judaism, menorah, Rome
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More on the mikveh at Ostia and Other Jewish Materials
In March I noted the announcement that a mikveh, a Jewish ritual bath, had reportedly been found in Ostia, the port city of ancient Rome. I had missed an article from the Times of Israel that adds some details to … Continue reading
A Newly Discovered mikveh at Ostia
At a press conference this afternoon in the archaeological park at Ostia Antica, it was announced that a mikveh, a Jewish ritual bath, has been discovered in the center of the ancient city. Ostia is well known to students of … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Ostia, Synagogues
Tagged ancient Judaism, Diaspora Judaism, Judaism, mikvah, mikveh, news, Ostia, Ostia synagogue, religion, Roman religion, synagogue
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