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Ancient Synagogues - Archaeology and Art: New Discoveries and Current Research (Handbook of Oriental Studies: Section 1; The Near and Middle East)

By Rachel Hachlili

Book information

Publisher
BRILL
Year
2013
ISBN
900425773X, 9789004257733
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
113 MB (118169694 bytes)
Pages
836\773
Time added
2024-01-18 20:01:07

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.

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