

For the Temple
A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
Author: George Alfred Henty
Narrator: Jim Hodges
Unabridged: 11 hr 16 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Jim Hodges Productions
Published: 05/16/2017
Author: George Alfred Henty
Narrator: Jim Hodges
Unabridged: 11 hr 16 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Jim Hodges Productions
Published: 05/16/2017
George Alfred Henty (1832–1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories for boys that were popular in the late nineteenth century.
Jim Hodges began reading aloud in the second grade with a stirring rendition of Dick and Jane. He continued to volunteer to speak throughout his schooling years, performed as a newscaster while in the Navy, and participated in community theater groups. His wife, Monica, once asked what his dream job would be. He answered, “I’d record books.” And so began Jim Hodges Audio Books, producing unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty historical novels, children’s books, Overtly Christian titles, and classic literature.
My first Henty book and I really really liked it. Read it with B and some of his friends and I felt like I learned so much. Thought it would be boring and it was not. There were some chapters that I was like come on now. But mostly really good.......more
While the fictional main character is almost too good (and smart, inventive, etc) to be true (as is common in Henty novels), he's very likeable and fun to accompany as you learn more about Palestine in the mid-first century. I enjoyed this book and learned from it.......more
I have never been disappointed in reading GA Henty’s historical fiction novels. The events are exciting, the connections to real history are interesting and informative, and the protagonist always exemplifies one who strives for integrity in Christlikeness. I so wish these adventures would have been......more