The deacon and the dove: on some early Christian (?) grave stelae from al-Maqsha and Shakhura (Bahrain)

Author: Potts, D.T.

Source: Arabian archaeology and epigraphy, Volume 19, Number 1, May 2008 , pp. 109-119(11)

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Abstract:

Three grave stelae in the Bahrain National Museum are discussed. Their iconography and possible Christian affinities are explored, as well as the earlier, non-Christian background of several symbols attested. Comparisons are made with the situation at Hatra where a broadly Parthian style is encountered on statuary.

Keywords: Christianity; Arabia; iconography; symbols; Parthians; Elymais; Hatra

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0471.2008.00291.x

Publication date: 2008-05-01