Ancient synagogues-archaeology and art : new discoveries and current research /

Ancient synagogues-archaeology and art : new discoveries and current research /

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Author / Creator:Hachlili, Rachel.
Imprint:Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2013.
Description:xxxiv, 738 pages, 64 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm.
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.
History.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9796524
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ISBN:9789004257733 (hardback : alk. paper)
900425773X (hardback : alk. paper)
9789004257726 (e-book)
9004257721 (e-book)
9789004257726 (e-book)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 687-714) and index.
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.

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