SACRED REALM; The Emergence of the Synagogue in the Ancient World. Organized by Yeshiva University Museum

Fine, Steven (Ed. )

ISBN 10: 0195102258 / ISBN 13: 9780195102253

Edité par Oxford University Press, 1996

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Inked name-stamp on halftitle (David Levenson) else unmarked. Some wear to top corners of wraps else minor shelfwear.; Xxix, 203pp, illustrated. The rich tradition and profound spirituality of Judaism has touched people the world over for thousands of years. With the arrival in the Near East of Alexander the Great and the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE, the synagogue came to represent a new era of this powerful religion, one which witnessed a greater emphasis on shared religious experience and prayer. In turn, the synagogue, derived from the Greek, meaning an "assembly," has come to mean the Jewish house of worship, evolving into a "sacred realm," in which the Torah came to play a central role linking the biblical past with the messianic future. Of course, the synagogue has been much more that a house of worship--it served the Jewish people as a place of learning, a community center, and often as the official seat of Jewish self-government. Indeed, it is the institution most closely associated with the development of post-biblical Judaism throughout the ages. Sacred Realm: The Emergence of the Synagogue in the Ancient World offers the first comprehensive history of the architectural and archaeological development of the synagogue from the third century BCE to 700 CE. Telling the story of over one hundred ancient synagogues throughout the world and their place in the history of Judaism and of Western civilization, this book provides a fascinating representation of the cultural, intellectual, and artistic achievements of three thousand years of Jewish experience. Informative essays detail every aspect of the ancient synagogue, while beautiful illustrations and maps take the reader to the actual historic site.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 203 pages.

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• Titre: SACRED REALM; The Emergence of the Synagogue in the Ancient World. Organized by Yeshiva University Museum
• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date de parution: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0195102258
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780195102253
• Reliure: Softcover
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Classical Studies
  • Biblica
  • Jewish Studies

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The tradition and spirituality of Judaism has touched people the world over for thousands of years. With the arrival in the near East of Alexander the Great and the destruction of the Temple in AD70, the synagogue came to represent a new era of this powerful religion, one which witnesses a greater emphasis on shared religious experience and prayer. In turn, the synagogue, derived from the Greek, meaning an "assembly", has come to mean the Jewish house of worship, evolving into a "sacred realm", in which the Torah came to play a central role linking the biblical past with the messianic future. Of course, the synagogue has been much more than a house of worship - it served the Jewish people as a place of learning, a community centre, and often as the official seat of Jewish self-government. Indeed, it is the institution most closely associated with the development of post-biblical Judaism thoughout the ages. This study offers a comprehensive history of the architectural and archaeological development of the synagogue from the third century BC to AD700. Telling the story of over 100 ancient synagogues throughout the world and their place in the history of Judaism and of Western civilization, this book provides a representation of the cultural, intellectual and artistic achievements of 3000 years of Jewish experience. This book accompanies an exhibition organized by the Yeshiva University Museum in New York.