Art and architecture of the synagogue in late antique Palestine : in the shadow of the church / by David Milson.

Main entry:

Milson, David.

Title & Author:

Art and architecture of the synagogue in late antique Palestine : in the shadow of the church / by David Milson.

Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2007.

Description:

xxviii, 579 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 25 cm.

Series:

Ancient Judaism and early Christianity = Arbeiten zur Geschichte des antiken Judentums und des Urchristentums, 1871-6636 ; v. 65

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-297) and index.
Evolution and ancient synagogues -- Excavated synagogues dating to the Byzantine period -- On the 'orientation' of ancient synagogues and churches -- The 'façade motif' in ancient synagogues -- Dated churches in Galilee and the chancel screen -- Ecclesiastical furnishings in synagogues -- The niche and the apse in synagogues.

Summary:

This study examines the material evidence for synagogues and churches in the Holy Land from the age of Constantine in the fourth century CE to the Arab conquest of the eastern provinces in the seventh century CE. Whereas scholars once viewed the growth of the Byzantine empire as time of persecution, a re-evaluation of the archaeological evidence indicates that Jews prospered along with their Christian neighbours. What influence did Christian art and architecture have on ancient synagogues? In the sixth century, one-third of all known synagogues in Palestine bear features similar to early Byzantine churches: basilical layouts, mosaic floors, apses, and chancel screens. Focusing on these features sheds light on how Jewish communities met the challenges posed by the Church's development into a major religious and political power. This book provides a critical analysis of the archaeological evidence as a basis for our better understanding of Jewish identity and community in late Antique Palestine. --From publisher's description.

ISBN:

9004151869 (hardback ; alk. paper)
9789004151864 (hardback ; alk. paper)

Subject:

Synagogue architecture Palestine.
Synagogues Palestine History.
Church architecture Palestine.
Church architecture Influence.
Judaism Relations Christianity.
Christianity and other religions Judaism.
Synagogues Palestine.
Synagogues Palestine Histoire.
Architecture religieuse antique Palestine.
Architecture religieuse antique Influence.
Judaïsme Relations Christianisme.
Christianisme Relations Judaïsme.
Architecture synagogale Palestine.
Architecture chrétienne Palestine.
Architecture chrétienne Influence.
Christianity.
Church architecture.
Interfaith relations.
Judaism.
Synagogue architecture.
Synagogues.
Synagogen.
Bouwkunst.
Archeologische aspecten.
Kerkinterieurs.
Synagogue architecture Israel.
Synagogues Israel History.
Church architecture Israel History.
Middle East Palestine.
Palestina.

Form/genre:

History.

Added entries:

Ancient Judaism and early Christianity ; v. 65.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 250704
Call No.: BIB 180202
Status: Available

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