Ancient Synagogues - Archaeology and Art: New Discoveries and Current Research

Introduction Chapter 1 The Synagogue Chapter 2 Second Temple Period Synagogues Chapter 3 Recently Excavated and Newly Published Synagogues Chapter 4 Synogogue Architecture and Ornamentation Chapter 5 Synagogue Art, Significance and Impact Chapter 6 Jewish Symbols Chapter 7 The Jewish Calendar Represented in the Zodiac Design Chapter 8 Illustrated Biblical Tales Chapter 9 Motifs of Jewish Synagogal Art Chapter 10 Artists, Workshops and Repertoire Chapter 11 Inscriptions Chapter 12 Coins and the Synagogue Chapter 13 Women Chapter 14 Dating Chapter 15 Conclusions Supplment Qazion List of Synagogue Excavations Abbreviations Bibliography Glossary Index