Documenti epigrafici di committenza ebraica. Omologazione e alterità

Inscriptions by Jews between II and IV cent. CE. Uniformity and diversity The paper has the aim to analyze the gradual emergence of a specific epigraphic praxis adopted by Jews. This development, evidently, is strongly related with the continual process of self-definition which affects the Jews, both in contact with Hellenistic-Roman culture and in strong competition with the growth success of the Christians groups and communities that are too in close relationship both with Jews and “Gentiles”. The changed role of Christians in the Roman Empire after Constantine, and moreover under Theodosius at the end of IV cent. CE, lead us to analyze the use of epigraphic medium by Jews also in connection with the changing relationships that Jews and Christians have with the displays of the political power.