Temple
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A monumental religious structure built in Jerusalem during the 10th century BCE to serve as the central sanctuary for Israelite worship.
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The structure and history of Solomon's Temple, including its building, dimensions, divisions, and furniture, as well as its significance in Jewish culture and society.
What is the meaning of Temple in the Bible?
The structure and history of Solomon's Temple, including its building, dimensions, divisions, and furniture, as well as its significance in Jewish culture and society.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the Temple's architecture and ritual functions clarifies the spatial and theological framework of ancient Israelite worship described in the historical books of the Bible.
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