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Thu 5 Jan, 2006 10:27 am
For the Temple, A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
For the Temple, A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
by G. A. Henty,
Solomon J. Solomon (Illustrator)
From the Publisher
A stirring tale of the last days of the Temple at Jerusalem. Robber bands and political infighting sets the stage for the Roman destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. In the face of overwhelming odds, John of Gamala does his best to save God's Temple, harrasing Roman work parties, burning Roman camps, defending Jerusalem during the Roman siege, and even fighting Titus himself in hand-to-hand combat--forging a relationship with the Roman leader that lasts until after the war. In spite of fighting a losing battle, John keeps his integrity and honor intact.--
Book Description
Mr. Henty weaves into the record of Josephus an admirable and attractive story. The troubles in the district of Tiberias, the march of the legions, the sieges of Jotapata, of Gamala, and of Jerusalem, form the impressive and carefully studied historic setting to the figure of the lad who passes from the vineyard to the service of Josephus, becomes the leader of a guerrilla band of patriots, fights bravely for the Temple, and after a brief term of slavery at Alexandria, returns to his Galilean home with the favor of Titus.---11 illustrations with map/plan of the siege of Jerusalem
Sounds like Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
Gilgamesh? Isn't he the A2K member who goes around, causing all sorts of mischief and wot not?
Little round bugger, sort of marshmallow looking, but red.
You're thinking of the guy that gargles all the time.
That guy's more pink. The guy we're talking about is definitely red.
Father Enrico Righi will be handing both coat and cloak over to the Signor before it's all over.
What nerve! What arrogance! What ignorance!
I denounced religion at 18 years old because of this kind
of nonsense.