In this broad yet detailed account of one of the world's oldest, holiest, and most contested cities, leading expert Jodi Magness incorporates the most recent archaeological discoveries and original research to weave an authoritative history of Jerusalem's ancient and medieval periods.
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.
