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1 online resource (xxxiv, 738 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Handbook of oriental studies. Section 1, The Near and Middle East ;
volume 105 = Handbuch der Orientalistik
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Handbook of Oriental studies. Section 1, Ancient Near East ; v. 105.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The synagogue -- Second Temple Period synagogues -- Recently excavated and newly published synagogues -- Synagogue architecture and ornamentalism -- Synagogue art, significance and impact -- Jewish symbols -- The Jewish calendar represented in the zodiac design -- Illustrated Biblical tales -- Motifs in Jewish synagogue art -- Artists, workshops and repertoire -- Inscriptions -- Coins and the synagogue -- Women -- Dating -- Conclusions -- Supplement : Qazion-a Galilean riddle -- List of synagogue excavations -- List of abbreviations -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index -- Index of sources -- Color plates. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Synagogue architecture.
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Synagogue architecture. |
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Synagogue art.
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Synagogue art. |
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Jewish art and symbolism.
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Jewish art and symbolism. |
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Synagogues -- History.
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Synagogues. |
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History. |
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Excavations (Archaeology)
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Excavations (Archaeology) |
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Jews -- Antiquities.
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Jews -- Antiquities. |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hachlili, Rachel. Ancient synagogues-archaeology and art 9789004257733 (DLC) 2013023183 (OCoLC)852681849 |
| ISBN |
9789004257726 (electronic book) |
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9004257721 (electronic book) |
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9789004257733 |
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900425773X |
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