A Jewish Archaeology - (Jews, Judaism, and the Arts) by Jessica Dello Russo (Hardcover)

About the Book

This study investigates the Jewish catacombs located on the outskirts of Rome. It analyses their remains, historical significance, and the communities that have valued them from antiquity to the present, demonstrating their lasting impact and relevance to Jewish and Christian identity formation.

Book Synopsis

This study examines how various catacomb networks in Rome were eliminated and subsequently restored to the historical record as specifically Jewish sites. By exploring the evolution, interpretation and presentation of these catacombs from ancient times to the present, it offers fresh insights into their historical significance and the impact they have had on later generations. Understanding how this situation relates to the broader context of archaeological activity in Rome also highlights important changes in the study of catacombs during the nineteenth century that led to the identification of additional Jewish catacombs and other material evidence of Jews in Ancient Rome.