1. Introduction; 2. The topography and early history of Jerusalem (to 586 BCE); 3. The Babylonian (586–539 BCE) and Persian (539–332 BCE) periods; 4. The early Hellenistic period (332–167 BCE); 5. The late Hellenistic (Hasmonean) period (167–40 BCE); 6. The archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls; 7. The early Roman (Herodian) period (40 BCE–70 CE): Jerusalem; 8. The early Roman (Herodian) period (40 BCE–70 CE): Caesarea Maritima, Samaria-Sebaste, Herodian Jericho, and Herodium; 9. The early Roman (Herodian) period (40 BCE–70 CE): Jesus' birth and Galilean setting; 10. The early Roman (Herodian) period (40 BCE–70 CE): Masada; 11. Ancient Jewish tombs and burial customs (to 70 CE); 12. From 70 CE to the Bar Kokhba Revolt (135/136 CE) (the Second Jewish Revolt against the Romans); 13. Aelia Capitolina (Hadrianic Jerusalem) (135 to ca. 500 CE); 14. Roman and the late antique period synagogues in Palestine; 15. The Byzantine (early Christian) period (313–640 CE): Jerusalem; 16. The Byzantine (early Christian) period (313–640 CE): Palestine under Christian rule; 17. Epilogue: early Islamic Jerusalem (638–750 CE).
An introduction to the archaeology and history of ancient Palestine, from the destruction of Solomon's temple to the Muslim conquest.
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. She is the author and editor of several books, including Stone and Dung, Oil and Spit: Jewish Daily Life in the Time of Jesus (2011), The Archaeology of the Early Islamic Settlement in Palestine (2003) and The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls (2002).
'The strength of Magness' volume are fourfold: first, it is well
illustrated with maps and photographs; second, descriptions of
archaeological periods are concise and salient; third, the
information in the sidebars is used to debunk some of the
pseudo-science that is prevalent in the media and in popular
culture; fourth, this textbook is written in a manner that makes
the subject matter accessible to undergraduate students. For
instance, her chapter summarising archaeological methods is perhaps
one of the best that I have read for an introductory textbook. It
is readable and her use of contemporary analogies in order to
illustrate archaeological methods is excellent.' Benjamin A.
Saidel, East Carolina University
'In this beautifully produced volume, Jodi Magness provides a
superb introduction to the archaeology of the region of ancient
Palestine, and creates a focus that is somewhat different from the
usual presentations of 'biblical archaeology' … This book is an
invaluable overview and full of Magness' characteristically sound
and insightful judgements. It will be much used by students and
scholars.' Joan Taylor, Strata: Bulletin of the Anglo-Israel
Archaeological Society
'The book is written by an expert on the topic who has participated
in major excavations herself. It is well written and contains a
wealth of images. It is a valuable aid for scholars, students and
all interested non-specialists alike.' Journal for the Study of the
New Testament
'It shouldn't take very long for the reader to recognize that a
career's worth of knowledge has been condensed and organized into
this outstanding textbook - [Magness] had wanted to write this book
for 'more than twenty years'. Like a good wine, we ought to be
grateful that the author waited to serve this information to us.
The work is extensive, covering as much information as possible,
yet it is organized as to be accessible, providing the reader with
succinctly written sections. Students will benefit from the breadth
of data provided. Instructors can be confident that their pupils
are getting a more than adequate introduction to the subject. In
fact, anyone who is interested in the topics this book discusses
will benefit from reading it.' Brian Leport, Ancient Jew Review
'… the publication of The Archaeology of the Holy Land is yet
another feather in [Magness'] fedora, one that archaeology
enthusiasts - specialists and non-specialists alike - will want to
have available on their bookshelves.' Ralph K. Hawkins, Journal of
the Evangelical Theological Society
'Jodi Magness has an unrivalled reputation for scholarship in
regard to the archaeology of this extended period and an ability to
convey its results attractively to a wide audience, and both
qualities are paraded here to good effect.' H. G. M. Williamson,
Journal of Jewish Studies
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