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The Ancient Synagogue of Beit Alpha - Copies in Hebrew and English - Dedication by the Author Eleazar Sukenik - 1. The Ancient Synagogue of Beth Alpha, an account of the excavations conducted on behalf of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. by Eleazar L. Sukenik. Jerusalem: At the University Press; London: Oxford University Press, 1932. 2. בית הכנסת העתיק בבית-אלפא: פרשת החפירות שנערכו מטעם האוניברסיטה העברית, ירושלים, בחורף תרפ”ט. על ידי אלעזר ל. סקניק. ירושלים: חברה להוצאת ספרים על יד האוניברסיטה העברית, תרצ”ב (1932).  The Hebrew edition with a dedication by the author Eleazar Sukenik (1889-1953), who was an archaeologist, head of the Department of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and co-founder of the Biblical Encyclopedia with Cassuto. Sukenik was the father of Yigal Yadin. Both editions include numerous plates, some in color, and a folding diagram of the synagogue. 32X25 cm. Good condition. The Hebrew edition has light wear on the cover.