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Author / Creator:	Hachlili, Rachel.
Imprint:	Boston : Brill, 2013.
Description:	1 online resource (xxxiv, 738 pages)
Language:	English
Series:	Handbook of oriental studies. Section 1, The Near and Middle East ; volume 105 = Handbuch der Orientalistik Handbook of Oriental studies. Section 1, Ancient Near East ; v. 105.
Subject:	Synagogue architecture. Synagogue art. Jewish art and symbolism. Synagogues -- History. Excavations (Archaeology) Jews -- Antiquities. Excavations (Archaeology) Jewish art and symbolism. Jews -- Antiquities. Synagogue architecture. Synagogue art. Synagogues. Electronic books. History.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11209759

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ISBN:	9789004257726 9004257721 9789004257733 900425773X
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	Ancient Synagogues - Archaeology and Art. New Discoveries and Current Research presents archaeological evidence - the architecture, art, Jewish symbols, zodiac, biblical tales, inscriptions, and coins - which attest to the importance of the synagogue. When considered as a whole, all these pieces of evidence confirm the centrality of the synagogue institution in the life of the Jewish communities all through Israel and in the Diaspora. Most importantly, the synagogue and its art and architecture played a powerful role in the preservation of the fundamental beliefs, customs, and traditions of the Jewish people following the destruction of the Second Temple and the loss of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. The book also includes a supplement of the report on the Qazion excavation. -- Publisher website.
Other form:	Print version: Hachlili, Rachel. Ancient synagogues-archaeology and art 9789004257733

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