Eagle imagery in Jewish relief sculpture of late ancient Palestine: Survey and interpretation

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" Eagle imagery in Jewish relief sculpture of late ancient Palestine: Survey and interpretation "
Steven H. Werlin J. Magness

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	55569
Doc. No	:	TL25523
Call number	:	‭1438749‬
Main Entry	:	Steven H. Werlin
Title & Author	:	Eagle imagery in Jewish relief sculpture of late ancient Palestine: Survey and interpretation\ Steven H. Werlin
College	:	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Date	:	2006
Degree	:	M.A.
student score	:	2006
Page No	:	197
Abstract	:	The following study examines the image of the eagle in the architectural relief sculpture of Palestinian synagogues as well as on Jewish sarcophagi. The buildings and sarcophagi on which these objects were displayed are dated between the third and sixth century C.E. Chapter one introduces the topic by presenting some general background to the state of research and by defining relevant terms for the study. Chapter two presents the primary evidence in the form of a rudimentary catalogue. Chapter three examines the so-called "Eagle Incident" described by the ancient historian, Josephus, in War 1.648-55 and Antiq. 17.151-63. Chapter four seeks to understand the meaning of the eagle-symbol within the literature familiar to Jews of late ancient Palestine. Chapter five presents the author's interpretation of the eagle-symbol in both the sculptural remains and literary references. It considers the relationship of the image and meaning to Near Eastern and Byzantine art in light of the religious trends in late ancient Jewish society.
Subject	:	Communication and the arts; Social sciences; Ancient civilizations; Judaic studies; Archaeology; Art history; 0579:Ancient civilizations; 0751:Judaic studies; 0324:Archaeology; 0377:Art history
Added Entry	:	J. Magness
Added Entry	:	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill