Beth

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An inscription in Corinth from about the time Paul was in the city praises a patroness called Junia Theadora who migrated to Corinth. She was a newcomer, originally from Lycia (modern Turkey). The inscription calls her a benefactress and praises her for the way she gave patronage (prostasian) to Lycian travelers.11 Part of the inscription reads:
Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World
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