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Masada
From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth
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This book is ideal for readers interested in ancient history, archaeology, Jewish history, and military resistance. It suits both enthusiasts and scholars seeking a detailed yet accessible examination of Masada’s legacy.
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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 their own lives rather than surrender to the Roman army. This dramatic event, which took place on top of Masada, a barren and windswept mountain overlooking the Dead Sea, spawned a powerful story of Jewish resistance that came to symbolise the embattled modern State of Israel.
Incorporating the latest findings, Jodi Magness, an archaeologist who has excavated at Masada, explains what happened there—and what it has come to mean since. Featuring numerous illustrations, this is an engaging exploration of an ancient story that continues to grip the imagination today.
Magness vividly describes the archaeological evidence. - Josephine Quinn, London Review of Books
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Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in History. Magness’s conversational style informs and entertains both general readers and specialists, inspiring some to visit the site themselves. Described as beautifully produced with a wonderful presentation that complements extensive archaeological literature on Masada.
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ISBN: 9780691216775
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 June 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 46 b/w illus. 2 maps.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 312
About the Author
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 Solomon's Temple to the Muslim Conquest.
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