In this episode, Jodi Magness about the history of Masada, its role in public memory, and why it matters. Her book Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth, which synthesizes the history of the site as well as how it has been received in modern times, offers a starting point for a wide-ranging conversation about what Masada means in terms of both scholarship and public memory.

55: Masada—From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth, with Jodi Magness

Explores why Jewish history matters through in-depth discussions of new research, current topics, and enduring debates about Jewish history and culture.

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55: Masada—From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth, with Jodi Magness

55: Masada—From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth, with Jodi Magness