The Second Temple In Jerusalem

Download or read book Jerusalem written by Lee I. Levine and published by Jewish Publication Society. This book was released on 2002-12-02 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jerusalem in the Second Temple period experienced dramatic growth as it achieved unprecedented political, religious, and spiritual prominence. Lee Levine traces the development of Jerusalem during this time -- through its urban, demographic, topographical, and archaeological features, its political regimes, public institutions, and its cultural and religious life.