The Ancient Synagogue - The First Thousand Years, Second Edition (Paperback, 2New ed)

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.
Reviews of the first edition:
0;Will undoubtedly remain for a long time the leading work of reference in the field.1;2;Stefan C. Reif, "Times Literary Supplement"
0;Monumental.1;2;Martin S. Jaffee, "Religious Studies Review"
0;A necessary read for any serious student of Judaism or Christianity in Late Antiquity.1;2;Christopher Beall, "Journal of Jewish Studies"
0;A splendid and imposing achievement that crowns the career of an outstanding scholar.1;2;Morton I. Techer, "Jerusalem Post"
0;[In] this handsome volume . . . [Levine] has provided us with the single best survey of all relevant historical, archaeological, architectural, and institutional issues related to one of the oldest surviving institutions of the world.1;2;Eckhard J. Schnabel, "Trinity Journal"

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2005
First published:	October 2005
Authors:	Lee I. Levine
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 43mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	816
Edition:	2New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-10628-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious institutions & organizations > Religious communities & monasticism Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious institutions & organizations > Religious communities & monasticism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Promotions
LSN:	0-300-10628-9
Barcode:	9780300106282

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