Judaism in stone : the archaeology of ancient synagogues / Hershel Shanks ; preface by Yigael Yadin.

Main entry:

Shanks, Hershel.

Title & Author:

Judaism in stone : the archaeology of ancient synagogues / Hershel Shanks ; preface by Yigael Yadin.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication:

Description:

192 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, plans ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Story of Ancient Synagogues -- Synagogues before the Roman Destruction of the Temple -- Discovering Ancient Synagogues -- Styles of Synagogue Architecture -- Basilica-Plan Synagogues -- Dura-Europos -- Broadhouse-Plan Synagogues -- Apse-Plan Synagogues -- Out in the Field -- The Image in the Synagogue -- Pagan Symbols in Synagogue Art -- Recent Discoveries at Ostia and Sardis.

Resources:
Table of contents

ISBN:

0060672188 (Harper)
9780060672188 (Harper)

Subject:

Synagogues.
Jews Antiquities.
Juifs Antiquités.
synagogues (institutions)
Synagogen.
Archeologische vondsten.
Synagogue architecture Israel

Added entries:

Yadin, Yigael, 1917-1984, writer of preface.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 29160
Call No.: W12050; ID:88-B14843
Status: Available

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