From Synagogue to Church: The Traditional Design - Its Beginning, its Definition, its End

There is evidence of a joint tradition among designers of synagogues and churches, in which Christians repeat earlier Jewish symbolism. Using rare Jewish documents, this book unravels those sacred dimensions.

List of contents

Acknowledgements  The Documents  List of Illustrations  1. The Shape of the Question  2. The Philosophy  3. God-Given Buildings  4. Synagogues: Their Liturgy  5. Heaven and Earth  6. Synagogue Proportions Documents  7. The Mosaic Floors of Synagogues  8. Christian Dedication Services  9. The First part of the Eucharist  10. The Second part of the Eucharist  11. The End of the Tradition  Documents  Appendices  Chronological List of Sources  Bibliography and Abbreviations  Synagogue Sample Plans  Church Sample Plans  Index

About the author

John Wilkinson

Summary

There is evidence of a joint tradition among designers of synagogues and churches, in which Christians repeat earlier Jewish symbolism. Using rare Jewish documents, this book unravels those sacred dimensions.

Product details

• Authors: John Wilkinson
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.05.2002
• EAN: 9780700713202
• ISBN: 978-0-7007-1320-2
• No. of pages: 304
• Weight: 720 g
• Series: Routledge Jewish Studies Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; RELIGION / Judaism / General, RELIGION / History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, ARCHITECTURE / History / General, Middle East, Jewish Studies, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Social groups: religious groups and communities