The Lod Mosaic: Jewish, Christian or Pagan?

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A series of stunning mosaic floors dated to around 300 C.E. were uncovered in Lod, Israel. Plants, birds, fish and animals are depicted in the mosaics—but no human figures. Who made these mosaics?

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Endnotes

1. The initial excavation was directed by Miriam Avissar of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). She was later joined by Amir Gorzalczany, also of the IAA.

2. See Glen Bowersock, “Introduction,” in Israel Antiquities Authority, ed., The Lod Mosaic: A Spectacular Roman Mosaic Floor (New York: Scala Arts Publishers, Inc., 2015), p. 17.

3. Israel Antiquities Authority, ed., The Lod Mosaic: A Spectacular Roman Mosaic Floor (New York: Scala Arts Publishers, Inc., 2015).