The Image and Its Prohibition in Jewish Antiquity

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

Del 2 i serien Journal of Jewish Studies, Supplement Series

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Beskrivning

Against the commonly held opinion that ancient Judaism was an artless culture, this sumptuously illustrated book offers new ways of looking at art in Jewish antiquity. Leading experts (P. Alexander, H.G.M. Williamson, J. Heath, S. Pearce, M.H. Williams, T. Rajak, S. Stern, Z. Weiss, L. Clenman) skillfuly explore different functions of images in relation to their prohibition by the second of the Ten Commandments. This book is aimed at the both the scholarly world and all readers interested in religion and art.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-10-01
Mått:160 x 240 x 21 mm
Vikt:910 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Journal of Jewish Studies, Supplement Series
Antal sidor:284
Förlag:Journal of Jewish Studies
ISBN:9780957522800

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