Helios-Zodiac Mosaic Detail, Sepphoris
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Synagogue Floor Mosaic, Sepphoris
The pavement in the nave of the Sepphoris synagogue, in the Galilee, features a mosaic consisting of seven registers. The first two depict scenes from Abraham’s life, including the binding of Isaac…
Aaron and the Tabernacle Mosaic, Sepphoris
The Sepphoris mosaic floor depicts scenes interpreted as the consecration of Aaron to the service of the Tabernacle and the daily offering (Exodus 29:39–40; Numbers 28:4–5). The upper right of the…
Binding of Isaac Mosaic, Sepphoris
The left half of a two-part mosaic panel depicting the binding of Isaac shows the two servants with the donkey waiting for Abraham and Isaac’s return. The right panel is not preserved, but presumably…
Menorah Mosaic, ‘En Gedi
Two superimposed mosaic floors were uncovered at the synagogue at ‘En Gedi, near the Dead Sea, reflecting two different phases of the building. The second, later floor had a colorful mosaic covering…
Mosaic Floor Panel, ‘En Gedi
The second, later mosaic floor of the synagogue at ‘En Gedi consists of a large square carpet in the middle of which is a smaller square inhabiting bird designs. The carpet is decorated with an…