Editor's Pick D.G. Martin: Carolina professor has new book about Jerusalem By D.G. Martin Jun 14, 2024 Jun 14, 2024 Updated Jul 21, 2025 0 UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism, wrote a new book about Jerusalem. Submitted Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By D.G. 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