Ancient synagogue excavations at Khirbet Shema , Upper Galilee, Israel, 1970-1972

Durham, N.C.: Published for the American Schools of Oriental Research by Duke University Press, 1976. Hardcover. Tiny area of chafing to board tips else near fine in near fine jacket; a tight , crisp copy overall. Jacket housed in an archival mylar.. Small folio in goldenrod dust jacket; xxvii, 297 pages, 70 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 29 cm; bibliographical references (pages 261-267). Final report of the Joint Expedition to Khirbet Shema , a project of the American Schools of Oriental Research and the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem./ Series: [Meiron excavation project ;; no. 1]; The annual of the American Schools of Oriental Research v. 42 || Contents: Khirbet Shema' in upper Galilee: The historical setting -- The archaeological geology of the Khirbet Shema' area / Reuben G. Bullard -- The synagogue and its environs -- Soundings in the Southeast quadrant and other areas -- The tombs -- Numismatic report / Richard S. Hanson and Michael L. Bates -- Ceramics -- The artifacts -- Respectus. || Excavations (Archaeology) -- Israel -- Galilee. Synagogue architecture -- Israel. Synagogues. Synagogues. Fouilles (Archéologie) -- Israël -- Galilée. Architecture synagogale -- Israël. synagogues (institutions) Antiquities. Excavations (Archaeology) Synagogue architecture. Excavations (Archaeology) -- Israel -- Shema' site. Synagogue architecture -- Israel -- Shema' site. || **A large, heavy book. Weighs 3 lbs 9 ounces before packing. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**.