The Temple Project
When Jesus of Nazareth visited the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, His disciples were excited to show Him the grandeur and beauty of this sacred and monumental place constructed by King Herod the Great. This great engineering marvel of the ancient world, however, was destroyed and only portions of it remain today. But still, the massive foundation, artifacts unearthed at its base, and the documents of history are revealing a message of a once glorious past, and we are on a mission to retell its story. Follow along with us on this epic journey as we unveil the mysteries of the sacred Temple, both then and now.
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The Temple Then and Now - From Tent To Destruction
Known to Muslims as the Haram Al-Sharif and to Jews as Mount Moriah, the 1.55 million square foot sacred platform in the heart of ancient Jerusalem was once home to a magnificent and glorious temple belonging to the Jews. This sacred temple was violently destroyed, but its archaeological remains ...