Jodi Magness

About the Author

Jodi Magness is a distinguished archaeologist and professor of early Christianity, Jewish history, and archaeology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she has taught since 2002. Renowned for her excavations in Israel, including sites at Huqoq in the Galilee and the City of David in Jerusalem, Magness brings her extensive fieldwork experience to her scholarly writing, making complex historical narratives accessible to both academics and general readers. Her research focuses on the interplay of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures in the ancient Near East, drawing on material evidence to illuminate pivotal periods of transition. With a PhD from Hebrew University, she has authored numerous articles and books that bridge archaeology and history, earning accolades such as the Biblical Archaeology Society's Publication Award.