A blow-by-blow account of the final siege of Jerusalem that ended with the complete overthrow of the Jewish people and their religion--and all of it orchestrated by God in AD 70. Read about the major players in the battle, the ups and downs, the war strategies, and how it all came together in fulfillment of Jesus's prophecy: "When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that the desolation thereof is near... For these are the days of vengeance..." Using Josephus' account as his standard, and adding his own special knowledge of the topography of the area, Thomas Lewin paints a mighty portrait of the final days of the Jewish temple, and the Jews as God's chosen people. If you're wanting to know what happened, but maybe you aren't too fond of the idea of reading through Josephus in antiquated language, then this book is for you!