Corpus Inscriptionum Iudaeae/Palaestinae, vol. 4: Iudaea/Idumaea

A groundbreaking corpus of inscriptions from Judea and Idumea, spanning the 4th century BC to the 7th century AD, reveals significant insights into Second Temple Judaism, Early Christianity, and Hellenistic culture. The volume, featuring over 1,000 previously unpublished inscriptions, includes unique texts such as a Samaritan inscription with an abbreviated Decalogue, Greek graffiti documenting three generations of a family, and a military diploma from Hebron. Notably, it provides evidence of syncretism in Maresha, where Idumean, Nabatean, Phoenician, Egyptian, Greek, and Judean influences coexist. The corpus also sheds light on early Christian practices, including the use of mosaics for salvation, the role of holy Salome, and hermits' spiritual convictions.

Schnabel, E. J. (2019). Corpus Inscriptionum Iudaeae/Palaestinae, vol. 4: Iudaea/Idumaea. Bulletin for Biblical Research, 29(1), 130–134. https://doi.org/10.5325/bullbiblrese.29.1.0130