For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem

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For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem

by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

EN·~11 hours

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By the shimmering waters of the Sea of Galilee a young man named John spends his days drifting between idle reverie and the chores of a farming village. His mother urges him to help with the fig harvest, while he watches the light play on the lake, dreaming of a future beyond the quiet shoreline. Beneath the serene surface, however, rumors of unrest begin to stir, hinting that the peace may soon be shattered.

The narrative follows John as the region erupts into open rebellion against the expanding Roman power. From the fortified town of Jotapata to the looming walls of Jerusalem, the story captures the desperate courage of a people caught between hope and hopelessness. Listeners will be drawn into the early stages of a conflict that will reshape an entire civilization, witnessing the personal stakes that drive ordinary villagers into the heart of war.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (664K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Martin Robb.

Release date

2007-05-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

1832–1902

Best known for fast-moving historical adventures, this prolific Victorian writer turned real wars, distant places, and imperial history into stories that thrilled generations of young readers. Before becoming a hugely popular novelist, he worked as a journalist and war correspondent, giving his fiction a strong sense of action and detail.

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