A Puzzling Religious Inscription from Medieval Tuscany: Symbology and Interpretation

A Puzzling Religious Inscription from Medieval Tuscany: Symbology and Interpretation

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At the entrance of some Originals V-Neck Vest churches in Tuscany (Italy), the reproduction of an apparently undecipherable inscription can be found.Beginning in the 18th century, this epigraphic puzzle has originated a debate on its interpretation.This study proposes a hypothesis based on the Latin alphabet used in texts contemporary to the churches where the inscription is reproduced and a possible interpretation of the message consistent with BOOKS the official religious doctrine.The proposed deciphering is extended to the full text, including some signs that were previously considered geometric forms or a specific elaboration of letters not attested in other contemporary documents.