"For the Temple" is a historical tale that follows the adventures of John of Gamala during the years of Roman occupation, political infighting, and lawlessness that resulted in the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem in AD 70. In this book, Henty managed to combine the interesting and exciting subject with an abundance of historical detail. Therefore, the book is not just an interesting read but a great source of information to acquaint the readers with the history of the era.
