Many of the Jews read this inscription, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek — The inscription's tri-lingual proclamation (Aramaic/Hebrew, Latin, Greek) reaches the entire Mediterranean world: the Jewish pilgrims, Roman authorities, Greek-speaking travelers. The location's proximity to the city ensures maximum visibility and understanding. The cosmic scope of Jesus' condemnation—announced in the world's three primary languages—inverts shame into testimony.

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