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Histoire urbaine 62, 2022

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Classical Review, Mar 29, 2019

in Ramond S., Burnet R., Pastore E. (eds.), Repenser la rétribution. Rethinking Retribution (Biblical Tools and Studies, 45), Peeters, 2023

HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), Nov 1, 2022

Syria 98, 2021

https://journals.openedition.org/syria/13372 The paper is devoted to one of the Jewish ossuaries ... more https://journals.openedition.org/syria/13372 The paper is devoted to one of the Jewish ossuaries from the collections of the musée archéologique des Pays de la Bible in Paris. Small-sized, it was intended to accommodate the bones of a child. Its decoration mimicks stone ashlar courses with rosettes. This type of decoration is known on some twenty ossuaries. They originate almost exclusively from the tombs of Jerusalem, mostly from the eastern necropolis of the city, and were produced in the Herodian period (2nd half of 1st c. BC to AD 70). The interpretation of this iconography, unknown in the funerary decorations of the Greco-Roman world, connects it with the sanctuary of Jerusalem. The representation of its masonry of stones framed with margins would have suggested its perimeter wall.

Semitica et Classica, 2021

Au sein des palais qu’Herode le Grand fait construire dans son royaume de Judee, des formes nouve... more Au sein des palais qu’Herode le Grand fait construire dans son royaume de Judee, des formes nouvelles s’introduisent qui temoignent de la volonte du roi d’utiliser l’architecture pour affirmer sa puissance et sa tryphe. La tholos et la tour peuvent etre expliquees de cette maniere. Des amenagements specifiques, comme la cour a exedre du 3e palais de Jericho ou la loge du theâtre de l’Herodium etaient destines a magnifier le roi aupres de sa cour et servaient ainsi l’ideologie royale.

Semitica et Classica, 2019

The regeneration symbolism attached to the plant tuft is at the origin of the importance attached... more The regeneration symbolism attached to the plant tuft is at the origin of the importance attached to the acanthus calyx in the Herodian funerary art. The corpus of representations of the acanthus cup, although limited to eight examples, shows a great diversity in the treatment of the theme and the style of the representations. More than the mere repetition of a decorative motif from classical Greek art, it was a matter for the craftsmen to develop an image that corresponded to the beliefs in immortality and resurrection prevalent in Judaism at the time.

Histoire urbaine, 2005

Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Société française d'histoire urbaine. © Société françai... more Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Société française d'histoire urbaine. © Société française d'histoire urbaine. Tous droits réservés pour tous pays. La reproduction ou représentation de cet article, notamment par photocopie, n'est autorisée que dans les limites des conditions générales d'utilisation du site ou, le cas échéant, des conditions générales de la licence souscrite par votre établissement. Toute autre reproduction ou représentation, en tout ou partie, sous quelque forme et de quelque manière que ce soit, est interdite sauf accord préalable et écrit de l'éditeur, en dehors des cas prévus par la législation en vigueur en France. Il est précisé que son stockage dans une base de données est également interdit.

Transversalités 2023/4 (n°167), p. 83-101

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Repenser la retribution. Rethinking Retribution, 2023

in S. Ramond, R. Burnet, E. Pastore (eds) Repenser la rétribution. Rethinking Retribution, Series... more in S. Ramond, R. Burnet, E. Pastore (eds) Repenser la rétribution. Rethinking Retribution, Series: Biblical Tools and Studies, Peeters, p. 397-408.
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Syria 98, 2021

https://journals.openedition.org/syria/13372 The paper is devoted to one of the Jewish ossuari... more https://journals.openedition.org/syria/13372

The paper is devoted to one of the Jewish ossuaries from the collections of the musée archéologique des Pays de la Bible in Paris. Small-sized, it was intended to accommodate the bones of a child. Its decoration mimicks stone ashlar courses with rosettes. This type of decoration is known on some twenty ossuaries. They originate almost exclusively from the tombs of Jerusalem, mostly from the eastern necropolis of the city, and were produced in the Herodian period (2nd half of 1st c. BC to AD 70).
The interpretation of this iconography, unknown in the funerary decorations of the Greco-Roman world, connects it with the sanctuary of Jerusalem. The representation of its masonry of stones framed with margins would have suggested its perimeter wall.

Semitica et Classica 14, 2021

The article deals with the well-known relief showing a human figure surmounted by a menorah carve... more The article deals with the well-known relief showing a human figure surmounted by a menorah carved on the wall of Gallery E of The Catacomb 3 of Beit Shearim. Because of the lack of iconographic parallels, the image is difficult to interpret. The incised graffiti on the walls of nearby catacombs shows many human figures that can be compared to that of the relief. With regards to the menorah, it is the main motif of the carved decorations of the necropolis. These various elements occupy suggestive locations that give a glimpse of their apotropaic function. The relief, flanking an arcosolium on one side and the entrance of a room containing several arcosolia on the other, confirms the protective role intended for the figure. The menorah placed on his head strengthens his power while suggesting the heavens that the deceased were destined to ascend.

Semitica et Classica 12, 2019

The regeneration symbolism attached to the plant tuft is at the origin of the importance attached... more The regeneration symbolism attached to the plant tuft is at the origin of the importance attached to the acanthus calyx in the Herodian funerary art. The corpus of representations of the acanthus cup, although limited to eight examples, shows a great diversity in the treatment of the theme and the style of the representations. More than the mere repetition of a decorative motif from classical Greek art, it was a matter for the craftsmen to develop an image that corresponded to the beliefs in immortality and resurrection prevalent in Judaism at the time.

C. Arnould-Béhar, V. Vassal (dir.), Art et archéologie du Proche-Orient hellénistique et romain :... more C. Arnould-Béhar, V. Vassal (dir.), Art et archéologie du Proche-Orient hellénistique et romain : les circulations artistiques entre Orient et Occident, volume 2, BAR Internat. Series 2934, 2019.

In parallel with the introduction of iconographic themes and skills coming from greco-roman world, local traditions were preserved in Judea, Galilee and Golan where they remained present in late periods. The adoption of the empty arch and nich motif to designate sacred space, interpreted in this study as an expression of an aniconic tendency, testifies to the persistence of this trend into
Late Antiquity. The very schematic or incomplete depiction of the human figure is another aspect
of this non-figurative trend, the continuity of which may be observed through the documents discussed which belong to Herodian period as well as to the Late Antique period.

C. Arnould-Béhar, V. Vassal (dir.), Art et archéologie du Proche-Orient hellénistique et romain. ... more C. Arnould-Béhar, V. Vassal (dir.), Art et archéologie du Proche-Orient hellénistique et romain. Les circulations entre Orient et Occident. Actes de la journée d'études du 11 mai 2017, Institut Catholique de Paris, BAR Internat. Series 2897, 2018.

Hundreds of tombs dated between the 1st c. BC. and the 1st c. A.D. have been listed in Jerusalem and dozens more in the rest of Judea. Their typology and their lay-out testify to many borrowings from Hellenistic and Roman cultures but some specificities may be ascribed to both regional traditions and Jewish practices. The decoration of these tombs, as well as that of the ossuaries and contemporary sarcophagi, also show, behind the Greco-Roman contribution, the persistence of elements belonging to local culture, both in style and in iconography.

Transeuphratène 49, 2017

This contribution deals with the decoration of the Palestinian incense altars. It focuses on thre... more This contribution deals with the decoration of the Palestinian incense altars. It focuses on three types of motifs: the architectural ones, the palm tree and the astral symbols, selected because of their importance in the art of Palestine before and after the Persian period, in an attempt to show the continuity in the use of the decorative repertoire. The study investigates the meaning of this imagery, showing that it was mainly cultually inspired. It also questions the sources of inspiration of the decoration, asserting that, from an iconographic but also from a stylistic point of view, it is deeply rooted in local culture.

Histoire urbaine 62, 2022

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Classical Review, Mar 29, 2019

in Ramond S., Burnet R., Pastore E. (eds.), Repenser la rétribution. Rethinking Retribution (Biblical Tools and Studies, 45), Peeters, 2023

HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), Nov 1, 2022

Syria 98, 2021

https://journals.openedition.org/syria/13372 The paper is devoted to one of the Jewish ossuaries ... more https://journals.openedition.org/syria/13372 The paper is devoted to one of the Jewish ossuaries from the collections of the musée archéologique des Pays de la Bible in Paris. Small-sized, it was intended to accommodate the bones of a child. Its decoration mimicks stone ashlar courses with rosettes. This type of decoration is known on some twenty ossuaries. They originate almost exclusively from the tombs of Jerusalem, mostly from the eastern necropolis of the city, and were produced in the Herodian period (2nd half of 1st c. BC to AD 70). The interpretation of this iconography, unknown in the funerary decorations of the Greco-Roman world, connects it with the sanctuary of Jerusalem. The representation of its masonry of stones framed with margins would have suggested its perimeter wall.

Semitica et Classica, 2021

Au sein des palais qu’Herode le Grand fait construire dans son royaume de Judee, des formes nouve... more Au sein des palais qu’Herode le Grand fait construire dans son royaume de Judee, des formes nouvelles s’introduisent qui temoignent de la volonte du roi d’utiliser l’architecture pour affirmer sa puissance et sa tryphe. La tholos et la tour peuvent etre expliquees de cette maniere. Des amenagements specifiques, comme la cour a exedre du 3e palais de Jericho ou la loge du theâtre de l’Herodium etaient destines a magnifier le roi aupres de sa cour et servaient ainsi l’ideologie royale.

Semitica et Classica, 2019

The regeneration symbolism attached to the plant tuft is at the origin of the importance attached... more The regeneration symbolism attached to the plant tuft is at the origin of the importance attached to the acanthus calyx in the Herodian funerary art. The corpus of representations of the acanthus cup, although limited to eight examples, shows a great diversity in the treatment of the theme and the style of the representations. More than the mere repetition of a decorative motif from classical Greek art, it was a matter for the craftsmen to develop an image that corresponded to the beliefs in immortality and resurrection prevalent in Judaism at the time.

Histoire urbaine, 2005

Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Société française d'histoire urbaine. © Société françai... more Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour Société française d'histoire urbaine. © Société française d'histoire urbaine. Tous droits réservés pour tous pays. La reproduction ou représentation de cet article, notamment par photocopie, n'est autorisée que dans les limites des conditions générales d'utilisation du site ou, le cas échéant, des conditions générales de la licence souscrite par votre établissement. Toute autre reproduction ou représentation, en tout ou partie, sous quelque forme et de quelque manière que ce soit, est interdite sauf accord préalable et écrit de l'éditeur, en dehors des cas prévus par la législation en vigueur en France. Il est précisé que son stockage dans une base de données est également interdit.

Transversalités 2023/4 (n°167), p. 83-101

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Repenser la retribution. Rethinking Retribution, 2023

in S. Ramond, R. Burnet, E. Pastore (eds) Repenser la rétribution. Rethinking Retribution, Series... more in S. Ramond, R. Burnet, E. Pastore (eds) Repenser la rétribution. Rethinking Retribution, Series: Biblical Tools and Studies, Peeters, p. 397-408.
PDF on request

Syria 98, 2021

https://journals.openedition.org/syria/13372 The paper is devoted to one of the Jewish ossuari... more https://journals.openedition.org/syria/13372

The paper is devoted to one of the Jewish ossuaries from the collections of the musée archéologique des Pays de la Bible in Paris. Small-sized, it was intended to accommodate the bones of a child. Its decoration mimicks stone ashlar courses with rosettes. This type of decoration is known on some twenty ossuaries. They originate almost exclusively from the tombs of Jerusalem, mostly from the eastern necropolis of the city, and were produced in the Herodian period (2nd half of 1st c. BC to AD 70).
The interpretation of this iconography, unknown in the funerary decorations of the Greco-Roman world, connects it with the sanctuary of Jerusalem. The representation of its masonry of stones framed with margins would have suggested its perimeter wall.

Semitica et Classica 14, 2021

The article deals with the well-known relief showing a human figure surmounted by a menorah carve... more The article deals with the well-known relief showing a human figure surmounted by a menorah carved on the wall of Gallery E of The Catacomb 3 of Beit Shearim. Because of the lack of iconographic parallels, the image is difficult to interpret. The incised graffiti on the walls of nearby catacombs shows many human figures that can be compared to that of the relief. With regards to the menorah, it is the main motif of the carved decorations of the necropolis. These various elements occupy suggestive locations that give a glimpse of their apotropaic function. The relief, flanking an arcosolium on one side and the entrance of a room containing several arcosolia on the other, confirms the protective role intended for the figure. The menorah placed on his head strengthens his power while suggesting the heavens that the deceased were destined to ascend.

Semitica et Classica 12, 2019

The regeneration symbolism attached to the plant tuft is at the origin of the importance attached... more The regeneration symbolism attached to the plant tuft is at the origin of the importance attached to the acanthus calyx in the Herodian funerary art. The corpus of representations of the acanthus cup, although limited to eight examples, shows a great diversity in the treatment of the theme and the style of the representations. More than the mere repetition of a decorative motif from classical Greek art, it was a matter for the craftsmen to develop an image that corresponded to the beliefs in immortality and resurrection prevalent in Judaism at the time.

C. Arnould-Béhar, V. Vassal (dir.), Art et archéologie du Proche-Orient hellénistique et romain :... more C. Arnould-Béhar, V. Vassal (dir.), Art et archéologie du Proche-Orient hellénistique et romain : les circulations artistiques entre Orient et Occident, volume 2, BAR Internat. Series 2934, 2019.

In parallel with the introduction of iconographic themes and skills coming from greco-roman world, local traditions were preserved in Judea, Galilee and Golan where they remained present in late periods. The adoption of the empty arch and nich motif to designate sacred space, interpreted in this study as an expression of an aniconic tendency, testifies to the persistence of this trend into
Late Antiquity. The very schematic or incomplete depiction of the human figure is another aspect
of this non-figurative trend, the continuity of which may be observed through the documents discussed which belong to Herodian period as well as to the Late Antique period.

C. Arnould-Béhar, V. Vassal (dir.), Art et archéologie du Proche-Orient hellénistique et romain. ... more C. Arnould-Béhar, V. Vassal (dir.), Art et archéologie du Proche-Orient hellénistique et romain. Les circulations entre Orient et Occident. Actes de la journée d'études du 11 mai 2017, Institut Catholique de Paris, BAR Internat. Series 2897, 2018.

Hundreds of tombs dated between the 1st c. BC. and the 1st c. A.D. have been listed in Jerusalem and dozens more in the rest of Judea. Their typology and their lay-out testify to many borrowings from Hellenistic and Roman cultures but some specificities may be ascribed to both regional traditions and Jewish practices. The decoration of these tombs, as well as that of the ossuaries and contemporary sarcophagi, also show, behind the Greco-Roman contribution, the persistence of elements belonging to local culture, both in style and in iconography.

Transeuphratène 49, 2017

This contribution deals with the decoration of the Palestinian incense altars. It focuses on thre... more This contribution deals with the decoration of the Palestinian incense altars. It focuses on three types of motifs: the architectural ones, the palm tree and the astral symbols, selected because of their importance in the art of Palestine before and after the Persian period, in an attempt to show the continuity in the use of the decorative repertoire. The study investigates the meaning of this imagery, showing that it was mainly cultually inspired. It also questions the sources of inspiration of the decoration, asserting that, from an iconographic but also from a stylistic point of view, it is deeply rooted in local culture.

BAR Publishing, 2019

Cette publication constitue les actes de la deuxième journée d’études sur l’art du Proche-Orient ... more Cette publication constitue les actes de la deuxième journée d’études sur l’art du Proche-Orient hellénistique et romain, qui s’est tenue à l’Institut Catholique de Paris le 29 mai 2018.Comme lors de la première journée d’études, publiée en 2018 (BAR S2897), les chercheurs ont abordé des sujets variés dans l’optique d’enrichir le débat concernant les échanges, contacts et transferts culturels dans le Proche-Orient antique. Sont ainsi évoqués l’architecture et l’urbanisme, la mosaïque, l’art funéraire, le portrait royal, les importations et exportations...Le domaine
géographique couvert est également très vaste, débordant même le Levant. Il inclut la Syrie (Palmyre, Doura-Europos), le Liban, la Judée/Palestine, Délos et l’Égée ainsi que l’Égypte.Les approches, comme les thèmes traités par les auteurs, sont plurielles et exploitent les données de l’archéologie, l’épigraphie, la numismatique, l’iconographie, souvent en les croisant. Elles permettent de livrer de nouvelles interprétations.
This publication gathers twelve papers issued from conferences delivered during a study day on the Hellenistic and Roman Near East at the Catholic University of Paris. It follows a first volume published in 2018 (BAR S2897) consisting of the proceedings of the first study day on the same subject.

Actes de la journée d'études du 29 mai 2018, Institut Catholique de Paris

Peeters, Collection de la Revue des Etudes Juives, 2011

Deuxième Journée d'études. Institut Catholique de Paris, Paris 29 mai 2018. A travers quelques ex... more Deuxième Journée d'études. Institut Catholique de Paris, Paris 29 mai 2018. A travers quelques exemples appartenant à des domaines volontairement très variés, nous avons cherché à mettre en lumière les points de contact entre les cultures de l’Occident et les cultures locales.
Les intervenants :
Caroline ARNOULD-BÉHAR (ICP)
Bilal ANNAN (École Pratique des Hautes Études – Université Paris I)
Nicolas BEL (DRAC Nouvelle Aquitaine)
Jean-Sylvain CAILLOU (Ifpo, HerMA)
Gaëlle COQUEUGNIOT (Université Paris Nanterre)
Christiane DELPLACE (CNRS)
Jacqueline DENTZER-FEYDY (CNRS)
Hédi DRIDI (Université de Neuchâtel)
Gérald FINKIELSZTEJN (Direction des Antiquités d'Israël)
Anne-Marie GUIMIER-SORBETS (Université Paris Nanterre, UMR ArScAn)
Christian-Georges SCHWENTZEL (Université de Lorraine (Metz) – CRULH)
Véronique VASSAL (Université Paris Nanterre et ICP)
Odile WATTEL DE CROIZANT (ICP)