This meticulously researched history tells the story of the Temple of Jerusalem, from its origins in the reign of King Solomon to its destruction by the Romans in 70 CE. Drawing on a wealth of sources, Adler provides a detailed and vivid portrait of the political, religious, and architectural forces that shaped one of the most important and iconic structures in human history.

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