The Sepphoris synagogue : deciphering an ancient message through its archaeological and socio-historical contexts

Zeev Weiss ; with contributions by Ehud Netzer [and others].

ISBN 10: 9652210579 / ISBN 13: 9789652210579

Published by Jerusalem : Israel Exploration Society, 2005

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xiv, 360 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 32 cm. 'The present volume is the final excavation report of the Sepphoris synagogue. This comprehensive and multifaceted study presents a full description and thorough analysis of the archaeological data (architecture, mosaics, epigraphy, and small finds) as well as an extensive discussion of the evidence in its socio-historical context. The author maintains that the message in the central mosaic carpet of the prayer hall focuses on the main themes characterizing the Judaeo-Christian controversy at the time and, via its illustrative biblical motifs, serves as a response in which the Jews claim that they are are the Chosen People.'.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sepphoris synagogue : deciphering an ancient message through its archaeological and socio-historical contexts
• Publisher: Jerusalem : Israel Exploration Society
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9652210579
• ISBN 13: 9789652210579
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture
  • Archaeology
  • Judaica

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Synopsis

xiv, 360 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 32 cm. 'The present volume is the final excavation report of the Sepphoris synagogue. This comprehensive and multifaceted study presents a full description and thorough analysis of the archaeological data (architecture, mosaics, epigraphy, and small finds) as well as an extensive discussion of the evidence in its socio-historical context. The author maintains that the message in the central mosaic carpet of the prayer hall focuses on the main themes characterizing the Judaeo-Christian controversy at the time and, via its illustrative biblical motifs, serves as a response in which the Jews claim that they are are the Chosen People.'

Synopsis

Deciphering a message through it archaeological context.