The Menorah, the Ancient Seven-Armed Candelabrum Origin, Form and Significance |
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| Author:
| Hachlili, Rachel |
| Series title: | Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-12017-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2001 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $349.00 |
Book Description:
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The Menorah - the ancient seven-armed candelabrum was the most important and dominant symbol in Jewish art, both in the Land of Israel and the Diaspora. The prominent position of the menorah in Jewish art emphasizes its significance. The book will present the menorah history, origin, its unique form, and significance during the Second Temple period and in the Late Antiquity.
The Menorah - the ancient seven-armed candelabrum was the most important and dominant symbol in Jewish art, both in the Land of Israel and the Diaspora. The prominent position of the menorah in Jewish art emphasizes its significance. The book will present the menorah history, origin, its unique form, and significance during the Second Temple period and in the Late Antiquity.