Christians and Christianity. Volume V, Monastery of Martyrius / Yitzhak Magen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Magen, Izchak, author.

Series:

Judea and Samaria Publications (Series)

Judea and Samaria Publications ; v.17

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian antiquities--West Bank--Maʻaleh Adumim.

Christian antiquities.

Monasteries--West Bank--Maʻaleh Adumim.

Monasteries.

Maʻaleh Adumim--Antiquities, Byzantine.

Maʻaleh Adumim.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (412 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jerusalem : Israel Antiquities Authority, [2015]

Summary:

This is the fifth volume in a series of books devoted to Christians and Christianity. The book is dedicated to the monastery of Martyrius, excavated in the course of the construction of the city of Ma'ale Adummim. The monastery was established in the second half of the fifth century CE by Martyrius, a disciple of Euthymius, who later became the Patriarch of Jerusalem. Excavations revealed a church, four prayer chapels, a large kitchen, and a refectory--one of the largest and most complete dining rooms found in the Holy Land from the Byzantine period. Also were revealed a pilgrim hospice with a chapel, stables, and colorful mosaics with Greek inscriptions.

Contents:

Front Matter

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Abbreviations

Map of the Monasteries

Chapter One: Historical and Archaeological Background

Chapter Two: Construction Phases

Chapter Three: Architectural Remains at the Site

Chapter Four: Architectural Elements and Stone Objects

Chapter Five: Pottery Vessels

Chapter Six: Oil Lamps and Lanterns

Chapter Seven: Byzantine Glass Vessels and Windowpanes

Chapter Eight: Metal Artifacts

Chapter Nine: Tiles

Chapter Ten: Coin Catalogue

Bibliography.

Notes:

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Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9789654066785

9654066785

OCLC:

1128454433