The Synagogue

By H.A. Meek

Synagogues, their history and decoration, represent an illuminating record of the cultural and artistic history of the Jewish people.

As a focal point for community life as well as a spiritual centre, the synagogue has both a practical and a symbolic significance. From its origins in the Tabernacle, through the exuberant Venetian synagogues of the Renaissance, to the often stark simplicity of modern buildings, Harold A Meek examines the fascinating story of the building that remains central to every Jewish community.

Meek's spirited narrative shows the diverse ways in which a vast array of cultural influences have merged to produce a rich and coherent heritage in the fields of architecture and decoration. A meticulously researched and magnificently illustrated tome, The Synagogue combines spiritual and aesthetic sensitivity with a passion for human creativity, presenting an erudite and accessible introduction not just for the scholar, but for anyone at all.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714843296
• ISBN13: 9780714843292
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 10.0" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary