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Image: Samaritan Inscription containing portion of the Bible in nine lines of Hebrew text, currently housed in the British Museum

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Description: This was probably a doorway inscription (Mezuza); Hebrew in archaic Samaritan text, 9 lines. The British Museum says that the portion of the Bible mentioned is "Deut. VI.4, XXIII.15, XXVIII:6". In late 19th century, it was thought this was "Deut. VI.7". Circa 13th century CE. From Nablus, West Bank, modern-day Palestinian Territories. It is currently housed in the British Museum in London.
Title: Samaritan Inscription containing portion of the Bible in nine lines of Hebrew text, currently housed in the British Museum
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Author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)
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