Tag: temple
End of the Temple
The description of the second Jewish temple (AD 70) dramatically brought an end—and a new beginning—to Judaism. Let’s take a look from Rome, where General…
Lift up Your Heads, O Gates – Steve Wunderink
Let’s visit a temple in Egypt to get some amazing background to a phrase in the Psalms that you may not have given much thought…
The Holy of Holies – The Edfu Temple: Egyptologist Essam Zeid
Egyptologist Essam Zeid provides more background on Solomon’s temple. This will help you understand more fully the ritual similarities between neighboring cultures. You’ll also see…
God’s Address on Earth – Edfu Temple, Upper Egypt
You may assume that everything in Solomon’s temple was unique. A visit to an Egyptian temple hundreds of miles away may surprise you. Let’s check…
Cedars and Royal Pretense: Ronit Maoz, Biblical Botanist
The Bible mentions gold and cedar a lot when it describes Solomon’s temple and palace. You may have an idea of what gold represents, but…
Waters of Chaos and New Creation – Steve Wunderick, Karnak Temple
Exploring the plagues and the destruction of Pharaoh’s army in the Sea has challenged mythical beliefs by presenting a worldview under the sovereignty of the…