The destruction of the Temple shifted the center of Jewish religious life from the altar to the synagogue and to the interpretation of the Torah (Rabbinic Judaism) and deepened the Jewish diaspora. The event is one of the most traumatic turning points in the history of Judaism.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Destruction of Jerusalem?
- In 70 CE, the Roman army (under the command of Titus) suppressing the Jewish Revolt captured Jerusalem and destroyed the Second Temple.
- When did Destruction of Jerusalem happen?
- 70 CE
- Where did Destruction of Jerusalem take place?
- Kudüs