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Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth

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

Paperback

Price:
$24.95/£20.00
ISBN:
Published (US):
Jun 8, 2021
Published (UK):
Jul 27, 2021
Pages:
312
Size:
5.25 x 8 in.
Illus:
46 b/w illus. 2 maps.
Main_subject:
History
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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 symbolize 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.

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Awards and Recognition

  • Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in History