For the Freedom of Zion

The Great Revolt of Jews Against Romans, 66-74 CE

By: Guy MacLean Rogers

Narrated by: Perry Daniels

A definitive account of the great revolt of Jews against Rome and the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.

This deeply researched and insightful book examines the causes, course, and historical significance of the Jews' failed revolt against Rome from 66 to 74 CE, including the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. Based on a comprehensive study of all the evidence and new statistical data, Guy Rogers argues that the Jewish rebels fought for their religious and political freedom and lost owing to military mistakes.

Rogers contends that while the Romans won the war, they lost the peace. When the Romans destroyed the Jerusalem Temple, they thought that they had defeated the God of Israel and eliminated Jews as a strategic threat to their rule. Instead, they ensured the Jews' ultimate victory. After their defeat Jews turned to the written words of their God. Following those words led the Jews to recover their freedom in the promised land, and the war's tragic outcome still shapes the worldview of billions of people today.

©2021 Guy MacLean Rogers (P)2022 Tantor

wonderful presentation of the Jewish War

The author knows the ancient texts well, evaluates their historicity judiciously, and presents a coherent understanding of this ancient war between Rome and Judah. It is a suoerb resource for me.