Books with title The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem

In 70 A.D. the Roman Army stood before the walls of Jerusalem and laid siege to the city.The First Jewish-Roman War had been raging for four years by this point and the Romans were looking to make example of these rebellious subjects.But why did the Jewish War begin?How did the war develop and how did the Jews attempt to fight against one of the most effective military forces the world has ever known?Alfred J. Church’s brilliant The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem is a fascinating history of this dramatic conflict that left the Jewish heartlands in tatters and their temple in ruins.Church was a classical scholar who used many primary sources to develop his account of this period, but he especially referred to the work of Josephus, a Jewish historian, who had fought against the Romans in the first few years of the war.This work is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire as well as those who wish to learn about this famous, but tragic, event in Jewish history.Alfred J. Church was a historian and classical scholar who wrote on a number of subjects. The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem was first published in 1881 and Church passed away in 1912.

Skillful retelling of Josephus's account of the revolt against Rome and the destruction of Jerusalem. Recounts the events leading up to the opening of the war with the Romans, Josephus's brave defense of Jotapata, its final capture and his escape from death, and finally the siege of Jerusalem, the burning of the temple, and the razing of the city. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

In this story I have followed the narrative of Josephus, making many omissions but no other change of importance. It did not fall within the scope of my work to estimate his veracity and trustworthiness; but I may here say that a close acquaintance with his history will not incline the reader to put much confidence in his narrative on any point where interest or vanity may have tempted him to depart from the truth. In one matter, which is of such interest and importance that an account of it may be given here, he seems to have deliberately falsified history. The ingenuity of a German critic, Jacob von Bernays, detected in the Chronicle of Sulpicius Severus (a Christian writer, A.D. 350—420) a very slightly disguised quotation from one of the lost books of the History of Tacitus. The passage may be thus translated."Titus is said to have called a council of war, and then put to it the question whether he ought to destroy so grand a structure as the Temple. Some thought that a sacred building, more famous than any that stood upon the earth, ought not to be destroyed. If it were preserved, it would be a proof of Roman moderation; if destroyed, it would brand the Empire for ever with the stigma of cruelty. On the other hand there were some, and among these Titus himself, who considered that the destruction of the Temple was an absolute necessity, if there was to be a complete eradication of the Jewish and Christian religions. These superstitions, opposed as they were to each other, had sprung from the same origin; the Christians had come forth from among the Jews; remove the root and the stem would speedily perish."In the interest, doubtless, of his Imperial patrons, the family of Vespasian, Josephus represents the destruction of the Temple as having been accomplished against the will of Titus.I have to express my obligations to Dean Milman's History of the Jews, and to the article, "Jerusalem," by Mr. Ferguson, in the Dictionary of the Bible.

In 70 A.D. the Roman Army stood before the walls of Jerusalem and laid siege to the city.The First Jewish-Roman War had been raging for four years by this point and the Romans were looking to make example of these rebellious subjects.But why did the Jewish War begin?How did the war develop and how did the Jews attempt to fight against one of the most effective military forces the world has ever known?Alfred J. Church’s brilliant The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem is a fascinating history of this dramatic conflict that left the Jewish heartlands in tatters and their temple in ruins.Church was a classical scholar who used many primary sources to develop his account of this period, but he especially referred to the work of Josephus, a Jewish historian, who had fought against the Romans in the first few years of the war.This work is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire as well as those who wish to learn about this famous, but tragic, event in Jewish history.Alfred J. Church was a historian and classical scholar who wrote on a number of subjects. The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem was first published in 1881 and Church passed away in 1912.

Skillful retelling of Josephus's account of the revolt against Rome and the destruction of Jerusalem. Recounts the events leading up to the opening of the war with the Romans, Josephus's brave defense of Jotapata, its final capture and his escape from death, and finally the siege of Jerusalem, the burning of the temple, and the razing of the city. Numerous black and white illustrations complement the narrative. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

IN this story I have followed the narrative of Josephus, making many omissions but no other change of importance. It did not fall within the scope of my work to estimate his veracity and trustworthiness; but I may here say that a close acquaintance with his history will not incline the reader to put much confidence in his narrative on any point where interest or vanity may have tempted him to depart from the truth.

Alfred John Church (1829-1912) was an English classical scholar. He was born in London and was educated at King's College London, and Lincoln College, Oxford, he took holy orders and was an assistant-master at Merchant Taylors' School for many years. From 1880 until 1888 he was professor of Latin at University College, London. While at University College in partnership with William Jackson Brodribb, he translated Tacitus and edited Pliny's Letters (Epistulae). Church also wrote a number of stories in English re-telling of classical tales and legends for young people (Stories from Virgil, Stories from Homer, etc. ). He also wrote much Latin and English verse, and in 1908 published his Memories of Men and Books. Other works include: Stories of the Magicians (1887), The Count of the Saxon Shore; or, The Villa in Vectis (with Ruth Putnam) (1888), Heroes of Chivalry and Romance (1898), Stories of Charlemagne (1902), The Crown of Pine (1906) and With the King at Oxford (1909).

The "Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem" is an adaptation of Josephus' dramatic first-hand account of the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 in his famous historical work, "The Jewish Wars." It captures in detail one of the greatest tragedies of all time, often overlooked in more contemporary histories. Some of the scenes are particularly graphic and are not suitable for younger or more sensitive readers. But this volume is an invaluable addition for the more mature student who is interested in studying the final history of Ancient Israel, yet does not have the time to read Josephus' original but very lengthy work. Includes New Testament quotations prophesying the events.

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