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Letter asking for a reply and for prayers TM 141039Theben

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A fragmentary Coptic ostracon letter from the Theban region. The writer says he has sent something (apparently a writing tablet or note) to the recipient, asks for a reply, and requests prayers to the Son of God on his behalf.

In English machine translation

Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. See, the tablet (?) I have sent to you; it is coming into your hand. Send the answer to me. Do the great kindness and pray to the Son of God for me, that he [...] [...]

The Greek-derived word written 'keiria' is uncertain; it may refer to a writing tablet or wax note. The end of the letter is lost.

Working translation of the DDbDP edition, made with Claude Opus 5.5 from the edition and the catalogue records shown below. It has not been reviewed by a papyrologist: check the edition before citing. Restorations follow the edition; […] marks lost text and (?) an uncertain reading.

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Papyri.info — DDbDP (Duke Databank of Documentary Papyri) — text · Theben

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Papyri.info — HGV (Heidelberger Gesamtverzeichnis) — metadata · Fouilles belges dans la nécropole thébaine, inv. 292252 · Theben