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Author:   Eric M. Meyers (Bernice and Morton Lerner Emeritus Professor in Judaic Studies, Duke University) ,  Carol L. Meyers (Mary Grace Wilson Professor of Religion, Duke University) ,  Gabriela Bijovsky ,  Jenny Ebeling
Publisher:   Pennsylvania State University Press
Imprint:   Eisenbrauns
Edition:   Meiron Excavation Project reports
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.814kg
ISBN:  

9781575061627

ISBN 10:   1575061627
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   30 June 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Preface List of Abbreviations List of Illustrations (Figures, Plates, Tables, Charts, Photographs) Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. Introduction 1. Site Situation and Name 2. Nabratein in the Ancient Literary Sources: Rabbinic Texts, by Steven Fine 3. Previous Archaeological Investigations 4. Key to the Excavations 5. Chronology CHAPTER 2. The Synagogue Building (Field I) 1. Stratigraphic Discussion 2. Architectural Discussion 3. Architectural Fragments, by John Younger 4. Note on the Lintel Inscription CHAPTER 3. Areas Adjacent to the Synagogue (Fields II, III, and IV.3) 1. Fields II and IV.3 (West of the Synagogue) 2. Field III (South-Southeast of the Synagogue) CHAPTER 4. Area at The Western Edge of the Site (Field IV) 1. Introduction 2. Stratigraphy 3. Interpretation CHAPTER 5. Material Culture: Pottery (except lamps) 1. Introduction 2. Pottery from Fields I and II: The Synagogues 3. Pottery from Fields II.1 and IV.3: The Courtyard Complex 4. Pottery from Field III: Areas to the South and to the Southwest of the Portico 5. Pottery from Field IV: Area to the West of the Paved Courtyard 6. Decorated Fine Wares 7. Note on Black Ware with Depiction of Torah Shrine CHAPTER 6. Material Culture: Lamps, by Eric C. Lapp 1. Discussion 2. Catalogue CHAPTER 7. Material Culture: Stone 1. Ground Stone Artifacts, by Jennie R. Ebeling 2. Chalkstone Vessels, by Jonathan Reed CHAPTER 8. Material Culture: Glass, by Alysia Fischer 1. Introduction 2. Discussion by Periods, with Catalogue 3. Summary CHAPTER 9. Material Culture: Other Artifacts 1. Metal Items 2. Textile Implements, by Miriam Peskowitz 3. Miscellaneous Small Finds CHAPTER 10. Numismatic Report, by Gabriela Bijovsky 1. Discussion 2. Coin Profile 3. Catalogue CHAPTER 11. Conclusions APPENDICES A. Complete Locus List B. Critical Locus List BIBLIOGRAPHY

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