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For the Temple brings vividly to life the story of the fall of Jerusalem. Drawing o­n the writings of Josephus, Mr. Henty recounts the revolt of Palestine and the march of the Roman legions against Jotapata, Gamala, and finally Jerusalem itself. After the fall of Jotapata, young John of Gamala and his band of guerilla patriots harass the legions and eventually join in the defense of Jerusalem. Captured and carried off as a slave at the fall of Jerusalem, John is brought before Titus, who awards him a procuratorship for having previously spared his life and sends him home to his parents and his betrothed.

For the Temple follows the adventures of young John of Gamala during the dark years of Roman occupation, political infighting, and lawlessness that resulted in the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in A. D. 70. John does his best to prevent the loss of the Temple against overwhelming odds. This book puts you there at the heart of the conflict between Imperial Rome and the greedy political groups and robber bands of ancient Palestine. Although fighting a losing struggle, John keeps his integrity and honor intact and eventually becomes a procurator and a follower of the recent prophet, Jesus.

 

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