< BACK TO ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM
Members get 10% off | Every purchase supports the Ashmolean
Every purchase supports the Ashmolean
The Jewish Journey: 4000 Years In 22 Objects

Ashmolean Museum Oxford

The Jewish Journey: 4000 Years in 22 Objects

by Rebecca Abrams

£15.00

Pickup available at Ashmolean Museum

Usually ready in 2-4 days
A spectacular overview of the collection of Jewish objects in the Ashmolean Museum; spanning over 4000 years and 14 countries.

This accessible and beautifully illustrated book tells the history of the Jewish people through 22 remarkable objects, drawn from the collections of the Ashmolean Museum. A ring seal from the siege of Bronze Age Lachish; a Dead Sea Scroll jar from 1st century of Judaea; a clay camel from Tang Dynasty China; a Medieval magic amulet; an English five pound note forged in a Nazi concentration camp; a painting within a painting. This wonderfully insightful and detailed book is a perfect gift.

These are some of the remarkable Jewish objects in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, brought together here for the first time to tell the history of the Jewish people from Ancient Mesopotamia to the present day. Spanning 4000 years and 14 countries, they document the astonishing diversity and adaptability of Jewish life over the centuries, and the long history of close interaction with other cultures and religions of the world.

Author Rebecca Abrams reveals the fascinating stories behind these little-known treasures, and the people who owned, made and used them, from kinds, courtiers and scholars, to merchants, musicians and market-stall holders.

"The Jewish Journey takes twenty-two of the great riches of the Ashmolean Museum - and with the guidance of Rebecca Abrams, the model of learned story-teller, provides a route through time and its objects to moments of illumination." Simon Schama

"Flawless storytelling-intelligent curation, gorgeously illustrated. The Jewish Journey is a celebration of Jewish life in all of its worldly immensity." - The Financial Times"

Product Information

Paperback

Book contains 232 pages

Dimensions: 17.3 x 1.8 x 23.11cm

FAQs

Delivery Information

Shipping to United States of America is currently suspended for the foreseeable future.

The de minimus exemption for orders under $800 going to USA ended on Friday 29 August 2025. Please bear with us while we update our systems to accommodate the new tariffs and duties. 

Christmas Delivery Dates

Please be aware that during busy periods, such as Christmas, it may take us longer than normal to respond to enquiries and to dispatch orders.

We recommend placing your order as early as possible to avoid disappointment. These are the recommended last dates for placing your order:

UK delivery – midnight Wednesday 17 December 2025
International delivery – midnight Wednesday 10 December 2025 (delivery times may be affected by customs clearance)

There will be reduced staffing over the Christmas holidays, so any online orders placed after midday Monday 22 December will be dispatched after 5 January 2026.

Our Pickup service is a convenient way for you to order online and collect your purchase in person at the Museum. Simply select the Pickup option at checkout.

The Online Shop team operates between Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00, so please allow time for us to prepare your order for collection or delivery, particularly at busy times of the year. We aim to have your order ready for collection/delivery within 72 hours.

The Museum will be closed on 24, 25, 26 December 2025, and 1 January 2026.

UK 1st Class: delivery 2-5 business days from dispatch

Europe: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)

Rest of World: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)

Please be aware that orders to International addresses may be subject to local customs duty or taxes. You will need to pay any additional charges for customs clearance, charges include local VAT and duty based on the value and origin of the product.

There is 5kg weight restriction for UK orders, and a 2kg weight restriction for International orders. If your order exceeds this weight, please contact the Online Shop team so that we can organise a quote for special delivery: onlineshop@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

Further information on our delivery options and returns policy can be found in Shipping & Returns.

Back to top

The profit from your purchases helps fund the running, collection and care of the Ashmolean Museum, which is free to enter and offers more than 1000 tours, workshops and lectures each year. By shopping with us today, you are helping support everything that we do.

Customer Service

Legal

Digital support by

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Social Media

© 2025 University Of Oxford.
All Rights Reserved.