Tradition and Transformation: A Comprehensive Exploration of Three Millenia of Jewish Art and Architecture

by Ori Z Soltes and Ori Z. Soltes

This highly ambitious volume addresses the idea of "Jewish art and architecture" by posing and responding to a series of questions.

First is the unresolved conceptual definition of "Jewish," not just as applied to art, but to literature, music, dance, or thought as well.

Then there is the complex matter of historical designation: Abraham was called a Hebrew; Moses and David were Israelites; Ezra was a Judaean. How are these terms related...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935437606
• ISBN13: 9780935437607
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Eshel Books
• Length: 680 Pages