Living by The Book

The Jewish Bible and the Everyday Power of Text

Exhibition Website

Aug 27 2015 - Jun 24 2016

Exhibition exploring how objects interpret the Hebrew Bible (Case Study No. 6)

Living by The Book brings together scrolls, ritual objects, clothing, furniture, and tourist memorabilia from The Magnes Collection that express culture in biblical terms with remarkable diversity and creativity, showcasing the ways text can serve as an archive of possibilities and a powerful platform for shaping everyday life. 

Exhibition overview from the museum website



  • Judaica

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