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Ancient Jewish Art and Archaeology in the Diaspora

Ancient Jewish Art and Archaeology in the Diaspora

by Rachel Hachlili
Hardback
Publication Date: 31/03/1998

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Jewish Diaspora in Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods from the 1st to the 8th centuries C.E. is the subject of this work. The author investigates origin, symbolism and significance of the mainly synagogal and funerary art forms in the Diaspora. This text a companion to "Ancient Jewish Art and Archaeology in the Land of Israel" (1988) by the same author. The first section examines the characteristic features of Diaspora Art synagogue architecture and art (including the Torah shrine and mosaic pavements). Another section deals with burial and funerary practices. Of special importance are the sections on the "Biblical scenes", designs and iconography of the Dura Europos synagogue, and the Jewish symbols such as the Menorah, ritual objects, the Ark, the conch and the "Torah Scrolls".
ISBN:
9789004108783
9789004108783
Category:
Jewish studies
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
31-03-1998
Language:
English
Publisher:
Brill
Country of origin:
Netherlands
Pages:
576
Dimensions (mm):
140x160x41mm
Weight:
1.26kg

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