Painted words and images in the synagogues of eastern and central europe, 1600–1800
Éditeur :
Liverpool University Press
ISBN :
9781802077896
Date de publication :
28 janv. 2027
Dimensions :
27,6 x 22,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Setting this in the context of historical and liturgical sources, it shows the cultural wealth of traditional Judaism. The liturgical inscriptions found on synagogue walls illustrate a community’s spiritual concerns and customs of worship, while the dedicatory texts shed light on the personalities, values, and social realities of the time.