# Play by 17th century German cleric adapting dirty ancient Roman comedy to King David story is rediscovered

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:51:10Z
- Updated: 2026-10-18T13:07:36Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2026-10-14/ty-article-magazine/17th-century-clerics-king-david-spin-on-dirty-roman-play-pops-up/000001a1-3993-d57f-abbb-3f9b78360000
- Tags: Haaretz · Haaretz
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