Description: The Synagogue at Sardis, discovered in 1962, is the largest known in the ancient world. It caused significant revision of previous assumptions about Judaism in the Roman Empire. This long-awaited, copiously illustrated volume discusses in detail the history of the building, its decoration, and the place of the Jewish community in society.
Brief description: Andrew R. Seager is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at Ball State University. He joined the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis in 1964 and began his study of the Synagogue in 1966.