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 on the ruins of Jerusalem and put a temple to Jupiter Capitolinus on the Temple Mount. This offense helped spark the Bar Kokhba revolt.
But what if Hadrian kept his promise to the Jews? How would things have changed?