Handbook of oriental studies. Section 1, The Near and Middle East ; 105 = Handbuch der Orientalistik
Print version: Hachlili, Rachel. Ancient synagogues-archaeology and art : new discoveries and current research. Leidein ; Boston : Brill, 2013 xxxiv, 738 pages. Handbook of Oriental studies. Section 1, Ancient Near East ; v. 105. ISBN 9789004257733
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- The synagogue -- Second Temple Period synagogues -- Recently excavated and newly published synagogues -- Synagogue architecture and ornamentalism -- Synagogue art, significance and impact -- Jewish symbols -- The Jewish calendar represented in the zodiac design -- Illustrated Biblical tales -- Motifs in Jewish synagogue art -- Artists, workshops and repertoire -- Inscriptions -- Coins and the synagogue -- Women -- Dating -- Conclusions -- Supplement : Qazion-a Galilean riddle -- List of synagogue excavations -- List of abbreviations -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index -- Index of sources -- Color plates.