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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Lamps, burial caves, and ancient Jewish identity
MATERIAL CULTURE: In Hasmonean times, lamps and burials became a symbol of Jewish identity. Archaeological findings indicate a concentration of the phenomena in the region of Jerusalem and the Judean hills (Rossella Tercatin, Jerusalem Post). Based on a recent article in Palestine Exploration Quarterly.
