第八堂附加資料

1.羅馬皇帝為「祖國之父」

奧古斯都時期羅馬銀幣(2 BC - 13 AD)。正面鑄有"CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE"
(「凱撒奧古斯都，神之子，祖國之父」)
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2.「償還恩寵」

SEG  Vol. XI 948.  I cent. A.D.  Decree in honour of Poseidippos.  Provenance: Cardamylae.

... it was resolved by the people and the city and the ephors to praise Poseidippos (the son) of Attalos on account of the aforesaid kindnesses and also to bring never-ending gratitude in recompense of (his bestowal) of benefits; and also to give to him both the front seats at the theatre and the first place in a procession and (the privilege of) eating in the public festivals which are celebrated amongst us and to offer willingly all (the) honour given to a good and fine man in return for the many [kindnesses] which he provided, while giving a share of the lesser favour, (nevertheless) offering of thankfulness to the benefactors of ourselves as an incentive to the others, so that choosing the same favour some of them may win (the same) honours.  And (it was resolved) to set up this decree on a stone slab in the most conspicuous place in the gymnasium, while the ephors make the solemn procession to the building without hindrance, in order that those who confer benefits may receive favour in return for love of honour, and that those who have been benefited, returning honours, may have a reputation for thankfulness before all people, never coming too late for the sake of recompense for those who wish to do kindly (acts).