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I still think that "the masses were uneducated"' may be a little bit of 'phooey'. Certainly, some of the Common Folk knew what they were seeing on these ostraca, even if the ostracon was only shown to his buddy ! (Any (common) person would probably have understood the 'Statement' !)
Certainly this was a type of speaking ones mind, (and showing their talents, and creativeness). Thank goodness. Michael McAnnis, YumaAZ [I added these two notes in 1 October 2005](didn't sign)- - Mmcannis 03:32, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Were the "Dream Ostraca" ( of Hor of Seben nytos), only his notes, or were they also shown to the Pilgrims? Were many of them given (or Sold?) to the actual Pilgrims? Does this pilgrim-age stuff also mean things about what Humans are up to on this planet ? I often wonder, at it all. MMcannis (This is also a note on the Common Folk.(I am convinced they are educated, (or at least think they are).)) -[2nd note forgot to sign]- - Mmcannis 03:32, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
also spelled ostraka and ostrakon -- Melaen 22:44, 15 December 2005 (UTC)
After reading this article, one may get the false impression that ostracon artifacts are heavily tied to Biblical history and the rise of Christianity (given the weight this topic has presently with three large sections yet no mention in the introduction). Ostracon artifacts are found in various civilizations, from ancient Greece, Egypt, Rome, Iranian Parthia, China, etc. I don't see a problem with discussing early Christianity, but other topics are certainly just as relevant, if not more so.-- Pericles of Athens Talk 18:49, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
I became interested in the word “ostacon” after watching the program “Quest for Solomon’s Mines” by NOVA on PBS. Of course, googling resulted in viewing the Wiki page for “ostacon” whereby a footnote referenced a CNN article reporting the discovery of the “ostracon” by an archeologist.
I was struck by the contrast between CNN and Nova whereby Nova interviewed and gave credit to and the actual discoverer of the ostracon. While the CNN article had enough time and space to mention a tangential event regarding the finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls by a shepherd, CNN failed to provide even a mention of student Oded Yair for his recognition and recovery of this rather special ostracon.
With the release of the program “Quest for Solomon’s Mines” by NOVA on PBS, I hope that some skillful person can incorporate some of this work into the Wiki “ostracon” page.
I certainly do not have this skill.
69.171.161.251 ( talk) 20:45, 28 November 2010 (UTC)
This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 4 January 2023 and 17 March 2023. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Laumoos ( article contribs). Peer reviewers: RaccoonEnjoyer, WesternGoblin.
— Assignment last updated by Johnstoncl ( talk) 00:44, 10 March 2023 (UTC)
Shouldn't we add the name of the ostraca used for wiping (pessoi / πεσσοί) to this article? 76.190.213.189 ( talk) 00:22, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
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I still think that "the masses were uneducated"' may be a little bit of 'phooey'. Certainly, some of the Common Folk knew what they were seeing on these ostraca, even if the ostracon was only shown to his buddy ! (Any (common) person would probably have understood the 'Statement' !)
Certainly this was a type of speaking ones mind, (and showing their talents, and creativeness). Thank goodness. Michael McAnnis, YumaAZ [I added these two notes in 1 October 2005](didn't sign)- - Mmcannis 03:32, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Were the "Dream Ostraca" ( of Hor of Seben nytos), only his notes, or were they also shown to the Pilgrims? Were many of them given (or Sold?) to the actual Pilgrims? Does this pilgrim-age stuff also mean things about what Humans are up to on this planet ? I often wonder, at it all. MMcannis (This is also a note on the Common Folk.(I am convinced they are educated, (or at least think they are).)) -[2nd note forgot to sign]- - Mmcannis 03:32, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
also spelled ostraka and ostrakon -- Melaen 22:44, 15 December 2005 (UTC)
After reading this article, one may get the false impression that ostracon artifacts are heavily tied to Biblical history and the rise of Christianity (given the weight this topic has presently with three large sections yet no mention in the introduction). Ostracon artifacts are found in various civilizations, from ancient Greece, Egypt, Rome, Iranian Parthia, China, etc. I don't see a problem with discussing early Christianity, but other topics are certainly just as relevant, if not more so.-- Pericles of Athens Talk 18:49, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
I became interested in the word “ostacon” after watching the program “Quest for Solomon’s Mines” by NOVA on PBS. Of course, googling resulted in viewing the Wiki page for “ostacon” whereby a footnote referenced a CNN article reporting the discovery of the “ostracon” by an archeologist.
I was struck by the contrast between CNN and Nova whereby Nova interviewed and gave credit to and the actual discoverer of the ostracon. While the CNN article had enough time and space to mention a tangential event regarding the finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls by a shepherd, CNN failed to provide even a mention of student Oded Yair for his recognition and recovery of this rather special ostracon.
With the release of the program “Quest for Solomon’s Mines” by NOVA on PBS, I hope that some skillful person can incorporate some of this work into the Wiki “ostracon” page.
I certainly do not have this skill.
69.171.161.251 ( talk) 20:45, 28 November 2010 (UTC)
This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 4 January 2023 and 17 March 2023. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Laumoos ( article contribs). Peer reviewers: RaccoonEnjoyer, WesternGoblin.
— Assignment last updated by Johnstoncl ( talk) 00:44, 10 March 2023 (UTC)
Shouldn't we add the name of the ostraca used for wiping (pessoi / πεσσοί) to this article? 76.190.213.189 ( talk) 00:22, 21 May 2024 (UTC)