In Roman times, the historic records say the world's most beautiful city was Jerusalem. Amid the city, the Temple shone out in gold and white stone. About a million man-years were involved in its glorious architecture. It astounded the world. To the north lay the fortress city of Antonia, connected by a causeway. Another causeway crossed the ravine of the Kidron to the Mount of Olives. Worldwide the exiled tribes of Israel supplied vast quantities of gold and treasures. Millions came to worship. The New Testament and writers of the first centuries say Jesus taught high priests. Jesus had the highest priestly office there. Jesus and James his brother had a throne in the Temple. He prayed in the Holy Place. Both followed in the steps of their father Joseph. The resurrection was so evident to Roman emperor Tiberius he immediately proclaimed Jesus a God. Others like Caligula tried to destroy the Temple and Jerusalem. Read the real facts about the Temple, Jesus, James and Joseph that Rome tried to destroy.