For the Temple; A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
                        
                     
                                                         
                
                    For the Temple; A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
                                            
                            By G. A. Henty
                            
                                14 Nov, 2019                            
                            
                         
                                        
                                                                        This tale follows the adventures of John of Gamala during the years of Roman occupation, political infighting, and lawlessness that resulted in the destruction of the Temple in AD 70. It puts the reader at the heart of the conflict between Rome and t
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                                                This tale follows the adventures of John of Gamala during the years of Roman occupation, political infighting, and lawlessness that resulted in the destruction of the Temple in AD 70. It puts the reader at the heart of the conflict between Rome and the greedy political groups and robber bands of Palestine. Although fighting a losing struggle, John keeps his integrity and honor intact, even overcoming slavery and eventually becoming a procurator after the struggle. Less