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The Romans conquered Jerusalem and destroyed the Second Temple from "summary" of A History of Israel and the Holy Land by Michael Avi-Yonah
The Romans, under the leadership of Titus, laid siege to Jerusalem in the year 70 CE. The Jewish rebels who had taken refuge in the city faced a relentless assault from the Roman legions. The defenders of Jerusalem, desperate and outnumbered, fought fiercely to protect their sacred city and the Second Temple. The Roman army, however, was too powerful and well-equipped for the Jewish rebels to withstand. After a grueling and bloody siege, the Roman forces breached the walls of Jerusalem and entered the city. The Jewish defenders were overwhelmed, and the Romans unleashed a brutal assault on Jerusalem. The destruction that followed was catastrophic. The Romans set fire to the city, including the Second Temple, which was the holiest site in Judaism. The Temple, a symbol of Jewish identity and faith, was reduced to ruins. The loss of the Temple was a devastating blow to the Jewish people, who had worshipped there for generations. The fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple marked the end of Jewish sovereignty in the land of Israel. The Romans crushed the Jewish rebellion and imposed their rule over Judea. The Jewish population was either killed, enslaved, or dispersed throughout the Roman Empire. The events of 70 CE had a profound impact on the history of Israel and the Holy Land. The loss of Jerusalem and the Second Temple left a scar on the Jewish psyche that would endure for centuries. The destruction of the Temple also had far-reaching implications for Judaism, leading to the development of new religious practices and beliefs.- The Roman conquest of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple were pivotal moments in the history of Israel and the Holy Land. The fall of Jerusalem marked the end of an era for the Jewish people and the beginning of a new chapter in the region's history.
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