The ancient synagogue
the first thousand years
2nd ed.
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Word Count
199,000 words, Guess
Page Count
796 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL22713255M
- ISBN-100300106289
- OCLC Control Number63149609
- Library of Congress Control Number98052667
- Goodreads438886
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- LibraryThing1712124
Classifications
- LCCBM
Description
In his comprehensive history of the synagogue from the Hellenistic period through Late Antiquity, Lee Levine traces the origins and development of this dynamic and revolutionary institution. This revised paperback edition reflects the latest information in the field and includes a wealth of recently published material ranging from excavation reports and monographs to articles appearing in edited volumes and scholarly journals. - Publisher.
First Sentence
The synagogue, one of the unique and innovative institutions of antiquity, was central to Judaism and left indelible marks on Christianity and Islam as well.1
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