Description
Images of the cosmos are also found on Hebrew title pages. The gateway on the title page of Shomer Emunim (Offenbach, 1723; below, flanked by Moses and Aaron) has the universe on top, with two angels on either side. Even though this is an 18th century book, the universe is portrayed in pre-Copernican fashion, with the sun and moon orbiting the earth. Beyond the sun and moon are the stars, symbolized by the twelve signs of the Zodiac (detail at right).