16 Nov
Minoan treasures found off the Cretan track
ATHENS (AFP) - Archeologists in Crete have found an important trove of archeological treasures containing some of the earliest known examples of Greek writing.
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Among the discoveries was an amphora containing an intact text written in linear B, the language of the court at Mycenae where the legendary Agamemnon ruled.
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Posted in archaeological finds by: Chris Weimer
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04 Nov
Some of SBL’s seminar papers for the gospel of Matthew have been released. They are available for download here. Hopefully, I will be able to release the next in the series in my Commentary on Matthew and a discussion paper addressing some of the points mentioned in the papers.
Posted in gospel of matthew, conferences and papers by: Chris Weimer
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01 Nov
Student launched from catapult died after missing safety net
A university [sic] student died after being hurled 100ft through the air by a medieval-style “trebuchet” catapult, an inquest heard yesterday.
Kostydin Yankov, 19, an Oxford University student, suffered multiple injuries and serious spinal damage when he fell short of the safety net.
More, unfortunately, here.
Posted in miscellaneous news by: Chris Weimer
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