https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/e09f1ce13130bd894fcf1b50dee14e47.jpg 14360a0e8db93b47888ffce2520c317b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Art of Devotion Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Christina Ball Description An account of the resource Religion in Late Antiquity was marked by religious pluralism. Although the Byzantine Empire's official religion was Orthodox Christianity, art sometimes called upon non-Christian forms, and visual culture of multiple faith traditions existed. For example, when images of Christ or the apostles were depicted, sometimes they were figured in the form of Greek or Roman gods, or accompanied with pagan-derived personifications of geographic locations or ideas such as Death. Religious ideas from Byzantium spread to and are evident in a wide range of geographies, like Kyivian Rus' or late medieval Italy. Byzantine art of devotion mostly comprises Christian themes from Orthodox Christianity. Therefore, religious themes are seen even in personal items not used in the Church. Some of these include capitals adorned by angels; six silver plates that tell the story of the Life of David and his slaying of Goliath; and a Bowl Base with Christ Giving Martyrs’ Crowns to Saints Peter and Paul. Additional objects, such as a Dedication Plaque to a Jewish Temple and a a figural sculpture of Dionysius, demonstrate different religious traditions of Late Antiquity. While the contexts of these works vary, all of them engage with religious iconography. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Marble Plaque for Donation to a Temple Subject The topic of the resource Plaque Description An account of the resource Inscription: [θε]οῦ προνoίᾳ Ε̣[ὕρε= το?]ς πρεσβύ(τερος) κὲ ἔποικος μετὰ τῆς συβίου κὲ τέκν= ων μου ἀνενέωσα τὸ πρόναον τοῦ ἁγιάσ= ματος ἐκ τῶν δωρε= ῶν τοῦ θεοῦ. וארטאס עשה תפּלות שלום Translation: (Greek) Through the providence of God, I, E[uretu]s(?), Elder and Trustee, with my wife and children, renovated the forecourt of the temple with the gifts of god. (Hebrew) Euretus made house of prayer, peace. This marble plaque most likely served as a dedication to the patron who helped fund the renovation of synagogue forecourt. The Greek inscription indicates who made the donation and the purpose for said donation. The Hebrew text further praises him for helping to create a house of prayer. Further, below the lines of text, we are presented with Judaic symbols that hold significance to multiple Jewish holidays. This might indicate that the donation was made around the time of a Jewish holiday or as a gift to the temple for one of the holidays. Regardless of its origin or meaning, this plaque serves as an important piece of work that gives insight to ancient Judaic culture of antiquity. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Judy and Michael Steinhardt Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Austin Cooper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4th - 6th Century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Austin Cooper Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Judy and Michael Steinhardt Collection Relation A related resource https://usepigraphy.brown.edu/projects/usep/inscription/NY.NY.MMA.GH.L.2000.74.2/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Marble ; 15.98cm 15.74cm x 0.96cm Language A language of the resource Greek and Hebrew Type The nature or genre of the resource Plaque Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2000.74.2