Daedalus in Jerusalem

The article discusses a unique Hebrew inscription from the Herodian period, found in 2018. Topics include the full spelling of "Yerushalayim" (Jerusalem) and raises questions about the individual named Hananiah, his connection to the Greek mythological figure Daedalus, and the complexities...

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Main Author: Demsky, Aaron 1938- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Soc. 2023
In: Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2023, Volume: 49, Issue: 3, Pages: 24-25
Further subjects:B Herodian
B DAEDALUS (Greek mythology)
B Jerusalem
B Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem)
B HEBREW inscriptions
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Summary:The article discusses a unique Hebrew inscription from the Herodian period, found in 2018. Topics include the full spelling of "Yerushalayim" (Jerusalem) and raises questions about the individual named Hananiah, his connection to the Greek mythological figure Daedalus, and the complexities of Jewish identities in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period, shedding light on possible affiliations with artisan groups in the city.
ISSN:0098-9444
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review