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The Biblical Engineer
Max Schwartz
其他書名
How the Temple in Jerusalem was Built
出版Ktav Publishing House, 2002
主題History / Middle East / Israel & PalestineHistory / JewishReligion / Antiquities & ArchaeologySocial Science / ArchaeologyTechnology & Engineering / Construction / General
ISBN08812571179780881257113
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=I0AfAQAAIAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋The story of the Second Temple is long and complex. Built by the returning exiles from Babylon, extensively expanded by Herod, and destroyed by the Romans, its story involves science, history, politics, and geography. Who were the master builders who designed and constructed the Temple, and how did they accomplish their monumental job? Using classical and biblical sources, the author surveys architectural and engineering technology during this period. Almost 200 illustrations, maps, floor plans, and diagrams teach the reader about the tools and techniques available to Herod's engineers as well as the challenges they faced. The book pays close attention to historical developments. Background is given on the history of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount, from Solomon's Temple to the Babylonian Exile and down to the splendor of King Herod. Finally, we see the revolt against Rome in 66 C.E., the long siege of Jerusalem, the breaching of the walls of Herod's Temple, and its eventual destruction.