ABSTRACT

Jews, Christians and Polytheists in the Ancient Synagogue explores the ways in which divergent ethnic, national and religious communities interacted with one another within the synagogue in the Greco-Roman period. It presents new perspectives regarding the development of the synagogue and its significance of this institution for understanding religion and society under the Roman Empire.

chapter 5|15 pages

Art in the synagogue: some Talmudic views

chapter 6|12 pages

The Patriarchate and the ancient synagogue

chapter 9|11 pages

The synagogue within the Greco-Roman city