The turbulent story of the Jewish Temple from its origins in the desert Tabernacle to its destructio n by the Romans, illustrated with unique photographs of an authentic model.
One of the most famous buildings in history, Herod's Temple in Jerusalem, stood complete for very few years before it was utterly destroyed by the Romans.
What was the function of the Temple?
How was it related to the Tent of Meeting?
What did the priests do?
What were the sacrifices for?
When did the Ark of the Covenant disappear?
These and many other questions are answered in this fascinating and colourful guide to Herod's Temple.
Illustrated with magnificent photographs of the authetic scale model of Herod's Temple built to exacting standards by Alec Garrard, The Jerusalem Temple tells the story of the Temple and its purpose, relating it closely to Bible teaching.