The Ancient Synagogue from its Origins to 200 C.E.

`Covering the Diaspora as well as Judaea, the volume is an invaluable reference book for gaining an in-depth picture of this multifacited institution, which bad a profound and lasting effect on the development of many aspects of both church and mosque as well.'---Lee Levine, Professor of Jewish History & Archaeology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

`...It is unique in that it brings together all the available evidence, both literary and archaeological from the Diaspora and the homeland, dealing with the synagogue as an institution and a building...I can recommend it with enthusiasm.'---Sean Freyne, Professor of Theology emeritus, Trinity Colllege, Dublin Visiting Professor of Early Christian History and Literature, Harvard Divinity School

`...It has been put together by well-known scholars in the field, and their work is exhaustive and impeccable. We could not reasonably ask for more. It is simply an indispensable resource for the serious researcher and the student alike.'---James F. Strange, Distinguished University Professor, the University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

`...is an invaluable resource for everyone interested in the organizational and architectural development of synagogues prior to 200 CE. ... It will be much referred to in the coming years, and its judgements will help shape the contours of the ongoing debates.'---Peter Richardson, Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto

`...the evidence is now readily available in convenient book form. This is a monumental achievement and should change the face of synagogue studies at all levels of expertise.'---Stephen P. Ahearne-Kroll, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2009

`...an indispensable resource for all who work on ancient synagognes. This is a splendid achievement of scholarship.'---J.S. Kloppenborg, Professor, Trinity College, Toronto

Anders Runesson, Ph.D. and Docent in New Testament Exegesis, Lund University, is Associate Professor in Early Christianity and Early Judaism at McMaster University. Donald D. Binder, Ph.D. in New Testament Studies, SMU, is Rector of Historic Pohick Church near Mt. Vernon, Virginia.
Birger Olsson, D.Th., Docent in New Testament Exegesis, Uppsala University, and Professor in New Testament Exegesis, Lund University, is Professor Emeritus since 2003.