Γένος μέν ἐξ ἑβραίων or the Jewish Origin of Romanos the Melodist: From Overestimations to Underestimations and Finding Bridges between the West and the East

This study focuses on ananalysis of a Jewish genus expression, found in a kontakion with a still doubtful paternity. This expression gave rise to an entire academic discussion, often with contradictory opinions, on the Jewish origin of Romanos. This study contributes to this debate by bringing forth new evidence from both West and East, which can make up a new tool for evaluating the expression itself.