The Labyrinth of Jericho

Between Jews and Christians, Image and Interpretation

The Labyrinth of Jericho: Between Jews and Christians, Image and Interpretation explores the widespread Medieval and early Modern manuscript tradition of representing the biblical city of Jericho in the form of a labyrinth, and asks in particular what different meanings this image had for its Jewish and (Western and Eastern) Christian creators and viewers.

 

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