Resplendent Synagogue: Architecture and Worship in an Eighteenth-Century Polish Community (The Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry)

The Resplendent Synagogue by Thomas C.

Hubka is a groundbreaking exploration of an 18th-century Polish Jewish cultural artifact that has been lost to history.

This comprehensive study breathes new life into the forgotten synagogue in Gwozdziec, now present-day Ukraine, through a combination of historical records, photographs, architectural drawings, and color illustrations.

Hubka's meticulous research reveals the distinctly Jewish art form that adorned the interior of the wooden structure, showcasing a high point in Jewish architectural art and religious painting.

The collaboration of Jewish and Gentile builders, craftsmen, and artists in creating this magnificent synagogue attests to a period of relative prosperity and communal well-being for the Jews of Gwozdziec.

With its fine blend of scholarship, accessibility, and panache, Hubka's book is the only one in the field of Jewish archaeology, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the rich history of Polish Jewry.