Confession-inscription from Jerusalem?

A previously overlooked Hellenistic inscription on a limestone stele from Jerusalem, republished by Eran Lupu, reveals significant insights into pagan religious practices in the region. The inscription, discovered during excavations in an Arab house's cellar in the Old City of Jerusalem, includes a confession likely related to rituals performed at a sacred site. Despite its fragmented state—preserving only 11 incomplete lines—the text provides evidence of vow-fulfillment ceremonies and critiques of priests' conduct, offering rare glimpses into non-Judaic or non-Christian religious traditions in ancient Jerusalem. The stele's careful craftsmanship and early-looking script further underscore its historical importance.

Ricl, M. (2020). Confession-inscription from Jerusalem? Scripta Classica Israelica, 25, 51–56. https://doi.org/10.71043/sci.v25i.3387