For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
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Book Overview
For the Temple, A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem by G.A. Henty tells the story of the the first century Jewish revolt form the perspective of a fictional young Jewish man, John of Gamala. Revolting against imperial rule, various Jewish factions struggle for control of the city of Jerusalem and its spectacular Temple. Meanwhile, the Romans are moving quickly to crush the rebellion. Can John and his followers help save the Temple and alleviate the misery of their people?. In this adventure you will meet several famous historical men, including Vespasian, Josephus and Titus.Included in this edition are more than 150 Biblical, geographical, historical, and explanatory footnotes to aid the modern reader.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1451592906
ISBN13:9781451592900
Release Date:April 2010
Publisher:Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Length:210 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Age Range:13 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 12
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
History, Adventure, and Morality
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Combining accounts from Josphus and the Old and New Testament, Henty weaves a tale of bravery set in the time between Christ's crucifiction and the destruction of the Temple. As with all Henty books, his hero is brave, honest, kind, and resourceful, modelling the best aspects of behavior. Highly recommended.
Very good
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
"For the Temple" is so far my favorite of the G.A. Henty novels. Before I read this I knew almost nothing about the destruction of the Temple. Now I understand it clearly. The politics and different factions of the time period are described very well. You come away with a very good understanding of how all the events unfolded. Plus, the dialogue is not quite as lengthy as some of the other Henty novels. Worth reading.
Outstanding for children and adults!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
My 11 year old daughter reccomended this book to me after reading it twice. I read it and loved it! Mr Henty is a master story teller - it would be hard to find a modern book of this caliber. We especially note the strong message of intergrity and character. We have purchased serveral other Henty books and enjoyed them all. For the Temple is a family favoite!
Outstanding! Historical fiction at it's best!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
G.A. Henty, the 19th century master of historical fiction, demonstrates his tremendous ability to weave a great story into the details of history. His accounts of the fall of Jottapotta, Gamala, and Jerusalem are faithful to all first hand accounts of Rome's war in Israel. In places whole passages can be linked with Josephus' account of battles and seiges. This is a must read for any historical fiction fan, and a dynamic story for those who just want good reading. I strongly recommend this book. (1LT Gary Thompson)
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