Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth
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Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth
By (Author) Jodi Magness
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
15th September 2021
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
History: specific events and topics
Social groups: religious groups and communities
Archaeology by period / region
933.49
Physical Properties
Paperback
312
Width 133mm, Height 203mm
Description
The dramatic story of the last stand of a group of Jewish rebels who held out against the Roman Empire, as revealed by the archaeology of its famous site Two thousand years ago, 967 Jewish men, women, and children-the last holdouts of the revolt against Rome following the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple-reportedly took
Reviews
"Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in History"
"Magnesss conversational style will inform and entertain both the general and specialist readerAfter reading the book youll want to book a trip to see it for yourself."---Lindsay Powell, Ancient History
"Beautifully producedA wonderful presentation to supplement the huge literature on the archaeology of Masada."---Eric M. Meyers, Dead Sea Discoveries
Author Bio
Jodi Magness is the Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her books include The Archaeology of the Holy Land from the Destruction of Solomons Temple to the Muslim Conquest.
