Ancient synagogues-archaeology and art
Subtitle: new discoveries and current research
By: by Rachel Hachlili
Series: Handbook of oriental studies. Section 1, The Near and Middle East -- volume 105 = -- Handbuch der Orientalistik; Handbook of Oriental studies -- v. 105.
Publisher: Brill
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Leiden; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 738
ISBN-13: 9789004257733; 9789004257726
Subjects: History; Jews; Synagogues; Architektur; Antiquities; Jewish art and symbolism; Synagogue art; Synagogue architecture; Ausstattung; Excavations (Archaeology); Synagoge; Funde
Description: "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's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 687-714) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The synagogue; title: Second Temple Period synagogues; title: Recently excavated and newly published synagogues; title: Synagogue architecture and ornamentalism; title: Synagogue art, significance and impact; title: Jewish symbols; title: The Jewish calendar represented in the zodiac design; title: Illustrated Biblical tales; title: Motifs in Jewish synagogue art; title: Artists, workshops and repertoire; title: Inscriptions; title: Coins and the synagogue; title: Women; title: Dating; title: Conclusions; title: Supplement : Qazion-a Galilean riddle; title: List of synagogue excavations; title: List of abbreviations; title: Bibliography; title: Glossary; title: Index; title: Index of sources; title: Color plates.