Jews and the Renaissance of Synagogue Architecture, 1450-1730 |
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| Author:
| Stiefel, Barry L. |
| Series title: | Religious Cultures in the Early Modern World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84893-363-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $175.00 |
Book Description:
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Before the mid-fifteenth century, the Christian and Islamic governments of Europe had restricted the architecture and design of synagogues and often prevented Jews from becoming architects. Stiefel presents a study of the material culture and religious architecture that this era produced.
Before the mid-fifteenth century, the Christian and Islamic governments of Europe had restricted the architecture and design of synagogues and often prevented Jews from becoming architects. Stiefel presents a study of the material culture and religious architecture that this era produced.