Jerusalem through the Ages

Jerusalem Through the Ages is the outcome of a lifetime's work. It is deeply learned, hugely informative, and deserves a wide readership.... Attentive readers will never see Jerusalem - or the Bible - in the same way again. That is a singular achievement. * Church Times *
Authoritative and accessible, Jerusalem Through the Ages is a one-stop shop for both the history and archaeology of Jerusalem. At the onset, it is questioned whether another book on Jerusalem is needed. The answer, we now know, is yes, emphatically, for Jodi Magness has created a magisterial work: captivating, informative, and mesmerizing from the very first page. * Eric H. Cline, Author of 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed *
A sweeping yet meticulously detailed archaeological history of Jerusalem, filled with colorful characters, fascinating discoveries, and perceptive insights. Jodi Magness is an authoritative and even-handed interpreter of the Holy City's evolution as revealed by its ancient remains. * Neil Asher Silberman, co-author of David and Solomon: In Search of the Bible's Sacred Kings and the Roots of the Western Tradition *
Magness's riveting book is unparalleled in scope, inviting readers into the Jerusalem she has known and researched for decades as an eminent archaeologist. Surveying ancient and medieval writings alongside archaeological findings and research, Magness details precisely how we know what we know about Jerusalem and its history. Magness, here, serves as both author and guide, touring readers through a legendary city, whose vibrant present remains inextricable from its rich past. * Karen B. Stern, author of Writing on the Wall: Graffiti and the Forgotten Jews of Antiquity *
An all-encompassing survey of a city's physical presence and the historical record it reveals. * Kirkus *
Jerusalem Through the Ages is a fascinating study of one of the world's most discussed cities-and a window into how archaeologists and historians use evidence to piece its story together. * Jeff Fleischer, Foreword Reviews *
Jerusalem through the Ages is a wonderful survey of what became, uniquely, a holy city to three of the world's major religions. Magness recounts her story through the fascinating prism of archaeology - and what a story she has to tell. This is a book to cherish. * Neville Teller, Jerusalem Post *
Jerusalem through the Ages is a wonderful survey of what became, uniquely, a holy city to three of the world's major religions. Magness recounts her story through the fascinating prism of archaeology--and what a story she has to tell. This is a book to cherish. * The Jerusalem Post *
A lavish survey of the history and archaeology of a city "small in size yet infinite in scope" ... Jerusalem Through the Ages is packed with fascinating insights .... this book is a triumph. * Salvador Ryan, Irish Independent *
It is difficult to find a balanced and unbiased report of Jerusalem's history that isn't tainted by contemporary political preoccupations. Difficult but no longer impossible: for that is precisely what Magness has given us... She declares in the introduction that 'as specialists, we have a responsibility to share with the public--as objectively as possible--detailed and scientific information about Jerusalem's history and archaeolog'. This is a noble dream, and it is admirably realised * The Critic *
It is difficult to find a balanced and unbiased report of Jerusalem's history that isn't tainted by contemporary political preoccupations. Difficult but no longer impossible: for that is precisely what Magness has given us ... She declares in the introduction that 'as specialists, we have a responsibility to share with the publicas objectively as possible—detailed and scientific information about Jerusalem's history and archaeology'. This is a noble dream, and it is admirably realised * Samuel Rubinstein, The Critic *
Jerusalem through the Ages is a wonderful survey of what became, uniquely, a holy city to three of the world's major religions. Magness recounts her story through the fascinating prism of archaeology--and what a story she has to tell! This is a book to cherish. * The Jerusalem Post *
[Jerusalem Through the Ages] reveals aspects of life and history in Palestine, often in smallest details, that enlarge one's ideas about the city and its region. * Peter Costello, The Irish Catholic *
An invaluable resource. * Moshe Dann, The Jerusalem Report *
The book is a worthy addition to the library of all those who love Jerusalem but undeniably it will not be the last book to be written about this enigma "so rich in remains, so incredibly layered and complex that it is impossible to know everything about it," as Magness puts it. * Arthur Hagopian, Armenian Jerusalem *
We must thank Professor Magness very much for her thoroughly up-to-date handbook of the archaeology and history of the Holy City.... The book should be read not by specialists only, but by the clergy, pilgrims and tourists (to whom she recommends a special few days's trail through the city), and by every layman interested in ancient Palestine. To someone who might be afraid to study a handbook, I should like to say that the book is not only informative, but really easily readable. * Zdzislaw J. Kapera, The Polish Journal of Biblical Research *