ancient temple of purity and truth the jews of kaifeng china
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Over 800 years Jewish life in China was protected by officials, flourished socially and was religiously tolerated. Similarities between Judaism and Neo-Confucian practices are noted at this examination of the synagogue exterior of the synagogue of Kaifeng, China.TRANSCRIPT
Jewish Life in Kaifeng, China: The Ancient Temple of Purity and Truth
Paige Dansinger 2008
Kaifeng Torah Scroll
KAIFENG
Silk Road Map
Map of Yellow River, 1800
Map of Kaifeng, 1910
Rubbings of the original 1489 and 1512 stelae“A Record of the Rebuilding of the Synagogue”
Kaifeng synagogue model.
Beth Hatefutsoth, The Nahum Goldman Museum of the Jewish Diaspora, Tel Aviv, Israel.
The Synagogue at Kaifeng, Henan Province.
Sketched by Jean Domenge in 1722
The Temple in Jerusalem
Dura Europos Synagogue, Syria, 3rd Century
The Synagogue at Kaifeng, Henan Province
Torah cases, Kaifeng, China. The Royal Ontario Museum
Black slate chime stone, Kaifeng, China . The Royal Ontario Museum
Grey stone bowl. Kaifeng, China. The Royal Ontario Museum
Grey stone bowl. Kaifeng, China. The Royal Ontario Museum
Stone drain mouth
White porcelain vase with Qingbai glaze
Bronze incense burner Kaifeng, China . The Royal Ontario Museum.
Qingming shanghetu, Zhang Zeduan.
Song Dynasty 1115-1234. Beijing Museum.
Qingming shanghetu, Shen Yuan,
1736 Qing Dynasty, Palace Museum Taiwan
View up the Grand Canal Towards the Rialto, Francesco Guardi, 1785
Detail of Qingming shanghetu, Zhang Zeduan. Song Dynasty 1115-1234
Detail of Qingming shanghetu, Zhang Zeduan. Song Dynasty 1115-1234
Detail of Qingming shanghetu, Zhang Zeduan. Song Dynasty 1115-1234
Jewish Life in Kaifeng, China: The Ancient Temple of Purity and Truth
