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Romans destroy the Second Temple

Timeline Event · 70 CE · Jerusalem

The destruction of Jerusalem's Temple reshapes Jewish and Christian history and the setting of early Christian interpretation.

Scripture

Matthew 24:1–2 — Jesus predicts the Temple's destruction; Matthew is not itself an account of the Roman destruction in 70 CE.

Sources and further reading

OCA: The first-century Church (Website)

Related records

The Apostolic Church in Jerusalem (New Testament Guide)
Revolt against Rome breaks out in Judea (Church History)
The Jerusalem church's flight to Pella: later tradition (Church History)
Jerusalem's siege famine and civilian suffering (Church History)
The Temple burns during the Roman assault (Church History)
Josephus writes the Jewish War (Church History)