Introduction to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Today, the Temple Mount - a 35-acre platform built by King Herod on Mount Moriah in the heart of Jerusalem - is still standing. What's missing is the first temple, built by king...
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The Jerusalem Temple has so much history, from the past with the First Temple (Solomon's Temple) and Second Temple (build by Herod the Great), to the future with the anticipated Third Temple—all connected to the ancient city of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. Today, the Dome of the Rock sits on the Temple Mount.
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Hanukkah: Feast of Dedication Before we understand the connection between Hanukkah and Jesus, we need to review the backstory of the holiday. First of all, every December someone starts the debate over how to properly spell the name of this...
The Jewish Priest What do you think of when you hear the word “priest”? Most people wouldn't think of a Jewish priest. Depending on your background, a particular style of clothing might come to mind or a specific religious denomination....
Plan a Trip to Israel: Places Where Jesus Walked When you visit Israel as a Christian, it is quite surreal to think that you are literally walking on the same ground that Jesus did. Jesus chose this little piece of land...
What is Yom Kippur? If you ask any Jewish person, “what is the holiest day of the year?”, they will tell you without hesitation: Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. God set it apart already in the days of...
What’s the difference between a tabernacle, a synagogue and the temple? If you’ve ever asked this question, you are not alone. Each of these terms can be found in Scripture, but they can be easily confused or glanced over. The...