Rose Guide To The Temple

In the late afternoon sunlight, the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is one of the most breathtaking places in the world. This was the site of Solomon's great Temple, a "house of prayer for all people" - the center of worship and celebration. This full-color book gives a complete easy-to-understand overview of the history of the Temple in Jerusalem. People who enjoy Bible study will love the fact that it answers many questions about how the Temple looked during biblical times. Bible scholars and professors will enjoy the well-annotated text. The author is archaeologist and professor Dr. Randall Price. He has spent more than 30 years exploring the Holy Land studying the Temple. This book has more than 100 images, charts, diagrams, photos, and illustrations, many of which have never published before. It covers the span of time from Abraham to modern day, including: Pre-Temple Sanctuaries (The Garden of Eden and the Tabernacle) The First Temple -Solomon's Temple, King David, King Solomon, directions for the "House of the Lord" The Temple Complex-The Courtyard, Brazen Altar, Molten Sea, Bronze Basins The Holy Place-Golden Lampstand, Table of the Bread of the Presence, Altar of Incense Holy of Holies-The Veil, Ark of the Covenant, Cherubim Eight purposes of the Temple Priestly duties Feasts of the Bible Destruction of the Temple Time line of the Temple (there are 5 detailed time lines in this book) The Second Temple-Zerubbabel's Temple The Second Temple Expanded-Herod's Temple The gates, porches, and courts of the Temple The Temple's importance at Jesus' time Destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans History of the Temple Mount during the Roman and Byzantine Periods Islamic Period and Dome of the Rock From the Crusades to the Modern Era Political struggle for the Temple Mount The Future Temple-Ezekiel's Temple The Temple Scroll The New Jerusalem