Jodi Magness explores the daily lives of Jews in the time of Jesus and the archaeology of early Islamic settlement in Palestine. Her work blends archaeological findings with historical sources to bring the past to life. Magness investigates how material culture reflects social and religious practices. Her writing offers readers an engaging glimpse into ancient worlds.
This book provides an introduction to the archaeology and history of ancient Palestine - modern Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian territories - from the destruction of Solomon's temple in 586 BCE to the Muslim conquest in 640 CE. Special attention is paid to the archaeology of Jerusalem and the... číst celé
"The second edition of Jodi Magness's award-winning overview of the archaeology of Qumran, the site associated with the Dead Sea Scrolls"--
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 symbolize the embattled modern State of Israel. The first extensive archaeological excavations of Masada began in the 1960s, and today the site draws visitors from around the world. And yet, because the mass suicide was recorded by only one ancient author - the Jewish historian Josephus - some scholars question if the event ever took place. Jodi Magness, an archaeologist who has excavated at Masada, explains what happened there, how we know it, and how recent developments might change understandings of the story. Incorporating the latest findings, she integrates literary and historical sources to show what life was like for Jews under Roman rule during an era that witnessed the reign of Herod and Jesus's ministry and death. Featuring numerous illustrations, this is an engaging exploration of an ancient story that continues to grip the imagination today.
"In Stone and Dung, Oil and Spit Jodi Magness unearths 'footprints' buried in both archaeological and literary evidence to shed new light on Jewish daily life in Palestine from the mid-first century b.c.e. to 70 c.e. the time and place of Jesus' life and ministry. Magness analyzes recent archaeological discoveries from such sites as Qumran and Masada together with a host of period texts, including the New Testament, the works of Josephus, and rabbinic teachings. Layering all these sources together, she reconstructs in detail a fascinating variety of everyday activities dining customs, Sabbath observance, fasting, toilet habits, burial customs, and more"--Back cover
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of Jerusalem, focusing on its ancient and medieval history through the lens of recent archaeological findings and original research. Jodi Magness, a leading expert, presents a detailed narrative that highlights the city's significance as one of the oldest and most sacred places in the world, while also addressing the complexities and conflicts that have shaped its past.
Der Kampf der Juden gegen Rom
Tausende zieht es jährlich auf die Felsenfestung Masada in Israel – den Ort, an dem sich vor 2000 Jahren 967 jüdische Rebellen lieber das Leben nahmen, als vor den Römern zu kapitulieren. Die international renommierte Archäologin Jodi Magness erzählt die unglaubliche Geschichte von Masada und dem Mythos, der sich um diesen Berg bis heute rankt.