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1	Jewish Symbols in the Greco-Roman Period more books like this by E R Goodenough This volume presents an abridged edition of Erwin Goodenough's 13-volume work, an attempt to encompass human spiritual history in general through the study of Jewish symbols in particular. Revealing that the Jewish religion of the Greco-Roman period was much more varied and complex than the extant Talmudic literature would lead us to believe, ... see all copies from £15.10! new only from £126.43! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Symbols of Judaism more books like this by Marc-Alain Ouaknin, Rabbi A moving visual record of ancient Judaic traditions and artifacts. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £9.47! \| first editions
3	Man's quest for God studies in prayer and symbolism more books like this by Abraham Joshua Heschel Dr Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907Chr(45)1972), professor of Ethics and Mysticism at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, was one of the outstanding philosophers and theologians of our time. Internationally acclaimed author, scholar, activist and theologian, Dr Heschel's classic, "Man's Quest for God", originally published in 1954, continues ... see all copies from £11.20! new only from £11.20! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Hebrew Illuminations more books like this by Adam Rhine, Louise Temple The Judaic art of Adam Rhine is popping up everywhere?from best-selling calendars and greeting cards to magazine covers and even on chocolate candy. Hebrew Illuminations brings together for the first time over 44 stunning images from this visionary artist in a beautiful collector's edition. Intended for use as part of a traditional kabbalistic ... see all copies from £10.19! new only from £10.19! \| first editions
5	A Collectors' Guide to Judaica more books like this by Jay Weinstein see all copies from £44.89! first editions
6	Menorahs, Mezuzas, and Other Jewish Symbols more books like this by Miriam Chaikin, Erika Weihs (Illustrator) For over 3,000 years, the lives and customs of the Jewish people have been shpaped by a great variety of experiences, commemorated by symbols of these important beliefs and events. Miriam Chaikin explains the most popular symbols as well as others that are less well known. Evocative drawings capture their uniqueness and beauty. see all copies from £5.43! new only from £5.43! \| first editions
7	The Art of Hanukkah more books like this by Nancy M Berman, Vicki R Fox Menorahs, paintings, dreidels -- all the wonderful elements of the celebration of Hanukkah from around the world and throughout the centuries have been brought together in this one marvellous book. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.50! \| first editions
8	Judaism more books like this by Michael Kaniel see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.60! \| first editions
9	Harry Lieberman: A Journey of Remembrance more books like this by Stacy C Hollander see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
10	Crowning Glory: Silver Torah Ornaments of the Jewish Museum, New York more books like this by Vivian B Mann (Editor), Rafi Grafman, Jewish Museum Featuring essays by Vivian B. Mann tracing the history of Torah ornaments, and Rafi Grafman analyzing the styles and development of the pieces themselves, "Crowning Glory" will prove invaluable for scholars and collectors of Judaica, as well as an indispensable reference work for anyone concerned with silver, Jewish decorative art, or with fine ... see all copies from £15.01! new only from £17.74! \| first editions
11	Jewish ceremonial art and religious observance more books like this by Abram Kanof see all copies from £6.14! signed copies \| first editions
12	The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols more books like this by Ellen Frankel, Betsy Platkin Teutsch The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols contains more than 250 definitions and descriptions for ceremonial objects and images, personalities, places, concepts, motifs, and events all representing central Jewish ideas that continue to play a meaningful role in defining Jewish experience today. see all copies from £14.33! new only from £22.99! \| first editions
13	The Sabbath in the Classical Kabbalah more books like this by Elliot K Ginsburg This study is concerned both with the richly imagined world of kabbalistic myth concerning the sabbath as it developed from the late twelfth century to the early sixteenth century and with its activation in religious life via ritual. First published in 1989, it has now been updated to reflect more recent developments in the understanding of the ... see all copies from £23.07! new only from £23.07! \| signed copies \| first editions
14	Judaism in Art more books like this by Irene Korn Jewish traditions, laws, and customs have produced a wealth of functional artwork, beautifully reproduced and explained in this keepsake volume. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £14.21!
15 view cover	A guide to collecting Christian and Judaic religious artifacts more books like this by Penny Forstner, Lael Bower Pays homage to those items that have played important roles in our daily spiritual lives, holidays and special ceremonies. Penny Forstner and Lael Bower value and describe crosses, pictures, statues, books, Sabbath items, more. see all copies from £6.11! new only from £9.52! \| first editions
16 view cover	Judaica more books like this by Myra Yellin Outwater, Eric B. Outwater Judaica embraces objects of Jewish rituals and this book presents clear explanations of Jewish holidays with 616 beautiful color pictures of old and new candlesticks, boxes, plates cups, toys, and foods used to celebrate Jewish traditions. These objects display the spirit of a 5000-year-old religion to reflect 20th-century modernism. see all copies from £14.82! new only from £31.36! \| first editions
17	Jewish Ritual Art in the Victoria and Albert Museum more books like this by Michael E Keen This is the first catalogue of Jewish artefacts housed in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. For an institution with no specific Judaica department the V & A Museum has made a significant contribution to the history of Anglo-Jewry, and to Jewish art history. Few other museums started collecting Jewish objects as early as the mid-19th century, ... see all copies from £12.08! signed copies \| first editions
18	The Synagogue more books like this by Uri Kaploun (Editor) see all copies from £4.53! first editions
19 view cover	Orphan Objects: Facets of the Textiles Collection of the Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam more books like this by Daniel Swetschinski see all copies from £17.34! new only from £17.74! \| first editions
20 view cover	Treasures of Jewish Heritage: The Jewish Museum, London more books like this by Scala Publishers (Creator) This richly illustrated book presents outstanding objects from the collections of the Jewish Museum London, including its ceremonial art, designated of national importance. Its specialist essays from experts in the field, covering a range of media, describe the history of Jewish people in Britain and the festivals and ceremonies of Jewish ... see all copies from £5.29! new only from £14.24! \| first editions
21	Marriage more books like this by Hayyim Schneid see all copies from £5.46! first editions
22 view cover	Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God more books like this by Othmar Keel How were male and female deities understood in ancient Canaan and Israel? How was the Yahweh cult affected by religious and political features of Egypt, Assyria, and Canaan? Justifying the use of symbols and visual remains to investigate ancient religion, the authors reconstruct the emergence and development of the Yahweh cult in relation to its ... see all copies from £15.82! new only from £38.21!
23 view cover	Symbol and Theology in Early Judaism more books like this by Jacob Neusner see all copies from £5.97! first editions
24	Treasures of the Jewish Museum more books like this by Colin Eisler, Joan Rosenbaum, Norman L. Kleeblatt see all copies from £6.82! new only from £21.15! \| first editions
25	The Jewish Museum of Budapest more books like this by Ilona Benoschofsky see all copies from £17.03! first editions

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