Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Religion

(28,281 posts)

2. This mistakenly assumes that sponges were not commonplace

Sun Jul 5, 2020, 08:31 AM

Jul 2020

Or that containers of vinegar were not to be found pretty much anywhere Roman soldiers were found.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

A question for biblical history-buffs: Where did the holy sponge come from? [View all] DetlefK Jul 2020 OP

sponge-on-a-stick was toilet paper for the Romans eShirl Jul 2020 #1

This mistakenly assumes that sponges were not commonplace FBaggins Jul 2020 #2

Is it anything like edhopper Jul 2020 #3

Bikini Bottom? (n/t) PJMcK Jul 2020 #4

Romans were typically very far away. Igel Jul 2020 #5