Author

Publication

2005 - Yale University Press, New Haven, CT

Language

English

Word Count

199,000 words, Guess

Page Count

796 pages

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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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Other Editions

  • The ancient synagogue: the first thousand yearsYale University Press2005-01-01

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