The Romans used a sponge on a stick (xylospongium) to wipe their asses. For you Christians, recall when Jesus hung on the cross and said “I thirst,” and he was offered sour wine mixed will gall. They used a xylospongium to administer the wine.
One final act of mockery before Jesus Christ died on the cross.
The Romans used a sponge on a stick (xylospongium) to wipe their asses. For you Christians, recall when Jesus hung on the cross and said “I thirst,” and he was offered sour wine mixed will gall. They used a xylospongium to administer the wine.
One final act of mockery before Jesus Christ died on the cross.
Also, they were public. They shared the sponges.
Also, they were public. They shared the sponges.
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