Torah shrine
Title
Torah shrine
Date
ca. 244
Date Created
November 6, 2014
Identifier
5875
Creator2
Bugbee, Gordon (photograph)
Work Type
furniture
Work Location
Syrian Arab Republic (nation)
Qal‘at aş Şāliḩīyah (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Imperial (Roman)
Subject
Torah shrines
synagogues (buildings)
Description
Detail view of Torah shrine at the synagogue at Dura-Europos in Syria. "As inscriptions indicate, the Jewish synagogue discovered in the city was refurbished and expanded in 244-45 CE under the leadership of one Samuel. In 249-50 the walls were elaborately decorated with scenes mostly illustrating events and persons of scripture. At least 28 panels portray 58 Biblical scenes. The panels are organized in three horizontal bands flanked on top and bottom by decorative bands. The whole composition converges on the Torah shrine in the west wall,"--Yale University Divinity School website. Gordon Bugbee Collection.
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Reproduction Source
46
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
GPB-ROM2-1621
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