The synagogue as a religious and community space

Authors

  • Alexandre Leone UNISAL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/1677-1222.2018vol19i1a8

Keywords:

Synagogue. Judaism. Jewish prayers. Torah

Abstract

The synagogue has become during the last two thousand years the main place where Jewish public liturgies are held. This article deals with the external and internal architectural aspects of synagogues and their use as religious and community space through the centuries. In addition to the architecture and organization of the synagogue space, the collective liturgical use of this type of place of worship is also addressed. The versatility and permanence of this institution are also addressed.

Author Biography

Alexandre Leone, UNISAL

Doutor em Filosofia (USP). Doutor em Língua Hebraica/Literatura e Cultura Hebraica (USP).
Professor de Teologia na UNISAL. Professor colaborador do Centro de Estudos Judaicos da USP. Professor da
Faculdade de São Bento

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Published

2019-05-09

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2019): Religio e suas arquiteturas

Section

Seção Temática

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