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Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style - Türkiye Today
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Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style - Türkiye Today
In a frescoed tomb at Iznik’s Hisardere Necropolis, a rare Good Shepherd image of Jesus offers a new glimpse into Early Christian faith in Anatolia
https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/anatolias-only-known-good-shepherd-jesus-fresco-uncovered-in-iznik-crafted-in-roman-s-3211092
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Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style
www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/anat...
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Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style - Türkiye Today
In a frescoed tomb at Iznik’s Hisardere Necropolis, a rare Good Shepherd image of Jesus offers a new glimpse into Early Christian faith in Anatolia
https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/anatolias-only-known-good-shepherd-jesus-fresco-uncovered-in-iznik-crafted-in-roman-s-3211092
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Ennius
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"Arma virumque cano......."
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We received enough submissions for two online sessions at next year's NAPS annual meeting! Thanks to all who submitted abstracts. We are looking forward to the sessions!
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We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Shohet Scholars Grant for research on the Ancient Mediterranean! Awards range from $2,000-$30,000. Deadline is Feburary 1, 2026. More information:
www.catacombsociety.org/shohet-schol...
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NAPS organizers have extended the deadline to Nov 26! Pull that paper out of the wardrobe and submit it!
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Hey
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, looking for funding for your project on the Ancient Mediterranean? We're accepting applications through February 1 for the Shohet Scholars Grant.
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Hey
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, looking for funding for your project on the Ancient Mediterranean? We're accepting applications through February 1 for the Shohet Scholars Grant.
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NAPS organizers have extended the deadline to Nov 26! Pull that paper out of the wardrobe and submit it!
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DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS TOMORROW NOV. 19!
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Jamey Walters
about 1 month ago
It’s really too bad that I have so many things I need to do today, because all I want to do is sit and read this new book by
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We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Shohet Scholars Grant for research on the Ancient Mediterranean! Awards range from $2,000-$30,000. Deadline is Feburary 1, 2026. More information:
www.catacombsociety.org/shohet-schol...
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We are organizing an online session for the 2026 annual meeting of the North American Patristics Society: "Clothing and Meaning-Making in Early Christianity". Proposal deadline is Nov. 19.
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Conference: I Sarcofagi paleocristiani romani: nuovi studi, nuovi approcci / Roman Early Christian Sarcophagi: New studies, new approaches DAI Roma - Musei Vaticani Nov 6-7. In person and online
www.academia.edu/143216180/I_...
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Join us on Thursday!
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Register now to hear one of the leading experts on the Jewish catacombs!
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about 2 months ago
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A productive meeting of the ICS Board of Directors this week! The call for the 2026-2027 Shohet Scholars Grant for research on the Ancient Mediterranean will be published soon. Keep an eye out! More info:
www.catacombsociety.org/program/
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Program – International Catacomb Society
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Arthur Urbano
2 months ago
In the Boston area? Check out Jessica's talk. She is one of the leading experts on Jews and archaeology in Rome. Her new book "A Jewish Archaeology: The Christian Discovery of Jewish Catacombs in Rome" (Brill, 2025) is out now!
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Anca Wilkening
about 2 months ago
I will be the Glücksfee (German word of the day) who gets to the draw the lucky winner!
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welcome and attn: new followers! 👇
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Love catacombs and ancient Mediterranean material culture? Oraganized, and good with numbers? We are looking for a new Treasurer and Board member. See announcement below.
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We appreciate your patience as the ICS website undergoes planned maintenance that may temporarily interrupt access to some users, depending on region and internet provider. Interruptions may last up to 10 days, until 10/17/25.
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We have partnered with Lehrhaus in Somerville, MA to bring you an exciting class taught by Dr. Jessica Dello Russo on 10/30 at 6pm: "Whispers from the
#Catacombs
: Discovering Jewish Culture Under Ancient
#Rome
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We have partnered with Lehrhaus in Somerville, MA to bring you an exciting class taught by Dr. Jessica Dello Russo on 10/30 at 6pm: "Whispers from the
#Catacombs
: Discovering Jewish Culture Under Ancient
#Rome
" Registration required:
t.co/4tlXs5o1mH
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We appreciate your patience as the ICS website undergoes planned maintenance that may temporarily interrupt access to some users, depending on region and internet provider. Interruptions may last up to 10 days, until 10/17/25.
www.catacombsociety.org
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We will be organizing an ONLINE session for the 2026 annual meeting of the North American Patristics Society in Chicago -- "Clothing and Meaning-Making in Early Christianity." We'd love to consider your proposal! CfP opens on October 15.
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Subscribe to the newletter of the Pontifical Institute of Christian
#Archaeology
(PIAC) in
#Rome
www.piac.it/news/1757680...
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Iscriviti alla nostra Newsletter
Per ricevere le notizie su novità, eventi, congressi, conferenze, ecc. iscriviti alla nostra newsletter.
https://www.piac.it/news/1757680024_iscriviti-alla-nostra-newsletter
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Giornate di studio in ricordo di Hugo Brandenburg
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Giornate di studio in ricordo di Hugo Brandenburg
Il Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana e l'Istituto Archeologico Germanico di Roma invitano a due giornate di studio sulle ultime ricerche e novità sulle chiese paleocristiane di Roma.
https://www.piac.it/eventi/giornate-di-studio-ricordo-di-hugo-brandenburg_1749972206
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Love catacombs and ancient Mediterranean material culture? Oraganized, and good with numbers? We are looking for a new Treasurer and Board member. See announcement below.
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Fresco of the good shepherd from the Crypt of Lucina, one of the oldest sections of the
#catacombs
of Callixtus in
#Rome
. Early third century. (Wilpert water color)
#archaeology
#EarlyChristianity
#art
#antiquity
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If you'll be in
#Rome
in December, check out the special opening for visits to the Jewish
#catacombs
of Vigna Randanini!
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Sarah E. Rollens
4 months ago
I read the RBL review of _Judeophobia and the NT_ about 3 times to make sure I didn’t overlook an incisive critique of something we got wrong. But each time, all I found was a kind, complimentary reflection 🥹 Deepest thanks to Paula Fredriksen for this review—and to the many contributors! ❤️
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Vault fresco from the
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of Saints Peter and Marcellinus with the Good Shepherd figure at the center and biblical scenes in the round including Noah in the ark, the Baptism of Christ, Daniel with lions, and the Raising of Lazarus. Birds and gazelles, too! (Joseph Wilpert water color)
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welcome and attn: new followers! 👇
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And register for next week's online panel with four more Shohet recipients showcasing research on Roman Judea, Morgantina (Sicily), and tomb paintings in Blaundos (Turkey)! 8/5 at 12:30 pm EDT
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#onlineevents
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Shohet Scholars Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Shohet Scholars Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/E1flBl4jQA2vquvZ7qzqlw
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Join us on August 5th to hear our Shohet Scholars discuss their fascinating research from this past year. Register here:
shorturl.at/ua6kE
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Kevin Wilbraham
4 months ago
The decorated interior of a 2nd century AD tomb that was discovered in 1951 during works on Quirino Majorana Street in Rome. The whole tomb was moved to the Baths of Diocletian where it can be visited today. 📷 My own.
#TombTuesday
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Spanish discovery suggests Roman era ‘church’ may have been a synagogue
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Spanish discovery suggests Roman era ‘church’ may have been a synagogue
Oil lamp fragments point to presence of previously unknown Jewish population in Ibero-Roman town of Cástulo
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/27/spanish-discovery-suggests-roman-era-church-may-have-been-a-synagogue
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Arthur Urbano
5 months ago
This is difficult territory to navigate. I'm thinking we should probably develop a tutorial for the
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Interested in learning more about the kinds of projects the International Catacomb Society funds through its Shohet Scholars Grant? Check out the recordings of our panels featuring presentations by past Shohet recipients. Here's the 2024 panel
youtu.be/hep93VM-9Ac
#archaeology
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2024 Shohet Scholars Panel -- Greg Given, Rebecca Harris, Rachel Patt
YouTube video by International Catacomb Society
https://youtu.be/hep93VM-9Ac
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Curious about life in rural Roman Judea, outside of the cities? Cult worship in ancient Morgantina? How 400 rock-cut tombs in Turkey got vivid paintings? Join the Shohet Scholars Zoom panel, and learn more about religious life in the ancient world!
shorturl.at/fG2gv
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Arthur Urbano
5 months ago
You can also read up on these projects prior to the online discussion. Here's Gregg and Orit's report on their Horvat Midras project
www.catacombsociety.org/gregg-e-gard...
Register here!
shorturl.at/ua6kE
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Join us on August 5th to hear our Shohet Scholars discuss their fascinating research from this past year. Register here:
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James D'Emilio
7 months ago
Imitations of catacomb paintings in the crypt of Foligno Cathedral, painted at the beginning of the 20th century. The Cathedral also has a contemporary mosaic on the west facade with Pope Leo XIII.
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Join us for a sponsored session at NAPS on "Useful and Personal Objects as Evidence for Early Christian Belief" Saturday, May 24th, at 9am CT Session Chair: Robin Jensen. Presenters linked below, including our own
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• 9:40am, Arthur Urbano “Statues of Orators and the Christianization of Paideia in Mid-Fourth-Century Rome and Constantinople” • 10:00 AM: Discussion!
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We are delighted to announce scholars Mary Jane Cuyler, Caroline Johnson Hodge,
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and Mark Ellison as this year's Shohet Scholars Grant recipients. The Shohet grants support original research on the Ancient Mediterranean. Read on for more about their projects!
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Join us for a sponsored session at NAPS on "Useful and Personal Objects as Evidence for Early Christian Belief" Saturday, May 24th, at 9am CT Session Chair: Robin Jensen. Presenters linked below, including our own
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Robyn Faith Walsh
8 months ago
I just had an article published in Source: Notes in the History of Art titled "(I’ve Got the) Magic Stick: The Virgus and Vitis in Roman Imperial and Early Christian Art." Always pleased to slip in a reference to Lil' Kim in a piece on imperial iconography:
www.journals.uchicago.edu/eprint/6TCKK...
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