Description
Book SynopsisHitherto it has been necessary to consult specialist publications and regional surveys of Jewish evidence in order to gain a complete picture of the inscriptions of Western Europe. This volume - the first of a two volume work - provides ready access to them, and so fills a notable gap in the literature.
Trade Review"This two-volume title presents virtually the only primary source material for most of the initial millenium of the history of Western European Jewry. And this work is far more comprehensive than all its predecessors...the most thorough and up-to-date treatment...The book reveals a thoughtful awareness of the ancient history and modern excavations of the sites, as well as a detailed historical knowledge of the history of research and interpretation of the inscriptions in this book...His presentation of evidence is clear and judicious, based on painstaking research. His is skilllful and thorough in pointing out (continued) difficulties, ambiguities, and possibilities without forcing solutions, resolutions, or proofs...Reading such work is a scholar's delight...The book is extremely well organized...This work has advanced far beyond its predecessors in many ways, and therefore is indispensable for research in this era, whether in Jewish history, ancient Western European history, or inscriptional study. All who use this primary source material are now heavily indebted to David Noy's superb research and illuminating presentation." Lawrence J. Mykytiuk, Perdue University, SHOFAR
Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Inscriptions; Appendices; Indexes; Bibliography; Abbreviations; Concordance with CIJ; Plates.
