Christian prisoners: fifth and sixth century inscriptions from Corinth
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Date
2016
Authors
Breytenbach, C.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
Among the inscriptions from Corinth (in publication), there are graffiti carved into
the floor of a prison in Corinth. They shed interesting light on the hopes, beliefs
and opinions of Christians from late antiquity. This study offers an overview of the
insights to be gained from these graffiti. Now that IG IV² 3 Fasc. 3. Inscriptiones
Corinthi, regionis Corinthiae is available, the evidence on Christian prisoners in the
later Roman Empire will be easily accessible.2 The texts consist of graffiti on limestone
floor tiles. They were found at the back of the “Boudroumi” arches.3 The vaults were
shops north-west of the agora of ancient Corinth. Currently, these fragments of the
limestone slabs that are still available are kept in the museum’s storerooms.
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Early Christianity, Corinth, Inscriptions, Prisoners
Citation
Breytenbach, C. (2016). Christian prisoners: fifth and sixth century inscriptions from Corinth. Acta Theologica, 23, 302-309.