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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.