Destruction of the Second Temple

AD 70

Early Church New Testament

What Happened

In AD 70, Roman legions under Titus besieged and destroyed Jerusalem and the Second Temple, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy that not one stone would be left upon another. Over a million Jews perished, and the survivors were scattered.

Biblical Significance

The destruction of the Temple fulfilled Jesus' prophecy with startling precision and ended the sacrificial system permanently. It confirmed that Christ's sacrifice was the final, once-for-all offering, making the temple system obsolete.

Quick Facts

Date
AD 70
Era
Early Church
Testament
New Testament
Key Verses
4
Key People
1

Key Characters

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