Friday, June 19, 2009

Greek Inscriptions from Israel 4

Here's one from Scythopolis / Beit Shean:The inscription was found on the sidewalk to the left of this street . . .
. . . not far from the Sigma:

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  1. The inscription reads: "Up ahead there is a store, where Daniel will sell you goods at great value".

    At least that's what I get... hopefully I win the coffee.

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  2. "On ___ (date?) Palladius son of Porforius the magnificent became a leader in the work of the colonnade along with the mosaic"

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  3. Nice work, Charis! Now how about a transcription?

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  4. επι φλ-
    παλλαδιου πορφυρου του μεταλοπρε ρηγεμονος το εργον τησ στοας μετα και της ψηφωσεως εγενετο

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