The origins of the synagogue: a socio-historical study
In the first century CE, synagogues existed not only in the land of Israel but in all parts of the Roman Empire where Jews lived. Although incorporating a number of activities, the most characteristic features of this institution were the public reading and teaching of torah, making the synagogue an...
| Published in: | Coniectanea biblica / New Testament series |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Stockholm
Almqvist & Wiksell International
2001
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Coniectanea biblica / New Testament series (37)
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| Reviews: | The Origins of the Synagogue. A Socio-Historical Study (2003) (Claußen, Carsten, 1966 -)
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| Series/Journal: | Coniectanea biblica / New Testament series
37 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Synagogue
/ Sociology
/ History
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| Further subjects: | B
Socio-historical exegesis
B Synagogue B Thesis |
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| Summary: | In the first century CE, synagogues existed not only in the land of Israel but in all parts of the Roman Empire where Jews lived. Although incorporating a number of activities, the most characteristic features of this institution were the public reading and teaching of torah, making the synagogue an unparalleled institution in the ancient world. But how, when, where and why did this unique institution originate? Which historical, social, or political factors determined its rise and development? Taking into account literary, epigraphic and archaeological material, and adopting a socio-political perspective towards the sources, the present study constitutes a new approach to the old enigma. |
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| ISBN: | 9122019464 |