third temple

Ever since the Second Temple was destroyed by Titus in 70 CE, many Jews have dreamed of building a third temple on the traditional site. These wishes were seemingly granted when Hadrian promised to build a new temple. But Hadrian went back on his word, building a Colonia called Aelia Capitolina...

In 363, the Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate attempted to rebuild the Jewish Temple, likely at least partially as part of his efforts to reverse Constantine's Christianization campaign. However, the outbreak of fires forced the project's cancellation, and Christianity reasserted control over...