{"product_id":"9788481817805","title":"SEPHARDIC MUSEUM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSEPHARDIC MUSEUM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis publication offers a visual and documented introduction to the Sephardic Museum, located in the iconic Sinagoga del Tránsito in Toledo. Through its pages, the reader will discover the history of this 14th-century Mudéjar monument and learn about the key pieces of its collection, which reflect the rich Hispano-Jewish and Sephardic cultural heritage. An essential guide to understanding the legacy of Jewish communities in Spain before their expulsion and subsequent diaspora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides a brief yet comprehensive description of the history of the Sephardic Museum and its site, the Sinagoga del Tránsito, a Mudéjar-style building constructed in the 14th century. It then presents a selection of the objects that make up its permanent collection, explaining their significance within the context of Hispano-Jewish and Sephardic culture. The work serves as a catalog that allows for the appreciation of the diversity of material evidence—from liturgical objects to items of daily life—that illustrates the footprint of the Jewish community on the Iberian Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and architecture of the Sinagoga del Tránsito in Toledo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSephardic Museum collection: representative objects of Hispano-Jewish culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSephardic cultural legacy and its current preservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMudéjar art in the context of medieval Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for visitors to the Sephardic Museum who wish to have a documented souvenir of their visit, as well as for students and enthusiasts of medieval Spanish history, archaeology, and Jewish cultural heritage. It is also of interest to researchers or any reader who wants a clear, initial visual approach to the Sephardic heritage in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA panoramic and accessible overview of the Sephardic Museum's collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and architectural context of the Sinagoga del Tránsito.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of Hispano-Jewish culture through its representative objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA high-quality visual resource for learning about the Sephardic legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ministry of Culture and Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Exhibition catalogs and specific collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Archaeology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 92\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 105 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a small-format, manageable, and visually attractive guide that effectively fulfills its purpose of presenting the Sephardic Museum and its collection. Its brevity and descriptive approach make it a useful tool for both the visitor and those wishing to begin learning about the Hispano-Jewish legacy from a heritage perspective. The English edition expands its reach to an international audience interested in the history of Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE CULTURA Y DEPORTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405045883227,"sku":"9788481817805","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181780.jpg?v=1781821981","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481817805","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}