| Title | : | For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem |
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| Author | : | G. A. Henty |
| Release | : | 2002-06-01 |
| Kind | : | audiobook |
| Genre | : | Kids & Young Adults |
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| 1 | For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Je | G. A. Henty |
| Young people across America are rediscovering G. A. Henty, the nineteenth-century literary genius whose historical adventures inspire boys toward honesty, courage, and duty. Writing from a Christian perspective, Henty weaves the adventures of a fictional boy hero together with real-life events. This stirring tale chronicles the last days of the Temple at Jerusalem. As robber bands and political infighting set the stage for the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, John, a fifteen-year-old Galilean, finds himself in the forefront of events. After escaping the massacre at Jotapata, John becomes a hero to the Jews and a scourge to the Romans. He defends Jerusalem during the Roman siege and even fights Titus himself in hand-to-hand combat. Though he is fighting a losing battle, John proves his enduring integrity and honor. |
