'A tale as old as time!' We have always heard that tax crime has been around for as long as there have been taxes. The story below is one in a million!
Ten years ago, a researcher realized that the longest Greek papyrus ever found in the Judaean Desert was not what it seemed. The newly translated scroll reveals extraordinary details of a judicial hearing involving two men accused of crimes, including inciting rebellion on the eve of a massive revolt. Recent translation revealed it to be prosecutors’ notes for an ancient Roman trial from the early second century CE. The artifact provides unique insight into a case that dealt with tax fraud, forgery, and the fraudulent sale and freeing of enslaved people during a period of tension in the Roman province of Judaea.
The message today is the same as it was thousands of years ago — pay your taxes!
Originally Published February 3, 2025
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