Professor Magness has lectured widely to groups around the U.S. and Canada. She has also appeared on programs on the National Geographic Channel, the Discovery Channel, the History Channel and PBS, in addition to interviews by various news media.

Her lecture topics include (but are not limited to): Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus and Herod; Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls; Ossuaries and the Burials of Jesus and James, Ancient Jewish Tombs and Burial Customs; Masada: Last Stronghold of the Jewish Resistance to Rome; Ancient Synagogues.

All of Professor Magness' lectures are suitable for mixed audiences (specialist and non-specialist, academic and non-academic), and have a broad appeal (e.g., churches, synagogues, universities and groups planning a trip to the Holy Land).

To invite Professor Magness to speak to your group, or for more information about lecture topics, scheduling, availability and fees, contact her by email at magness@email.unc.edu.

Dr. Jodi Magness
UNC-Chapel Hill
Dept. of Religious Studies
CB #3225
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Tel: (919) 962-3928
Fax: (919) 962-1567

 

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