The Temple of Jerusalem.THE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM Noun 1. Temple of Jerusalem - any of three successive temples in Jerusalem that served as the primary center for Jewish worship; the first temple contained the Ark of the Covenant and was built by Solomon in the 10th century BC and destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 By Simon Goldhill published by Profile Books ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 9781861976987 price 8.99 [pounds sterling] paperback [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Simon Goldhill explores the history of the Temple of Jerusalem and its changing use in a religious, political and cultural context--a story that from the Crusades onwards has helped form the modern political world. Despite the building not having existed for 2,000 years, it still fascinates and instils passion and controversy. The Temple was the central religious site world. It was destroyed in the 70s C.E. by the Roman Emperor Titus as part of the crushing of revolt in Judaea. Since then, the Temple and its site have had a unique hold on our imagination--a longing for the Jews; a central metaphor of Christian thought (the Holy Sepulchre SEPULCHRE. The place where a corpse is buried. The violation of sepulchres is a misdemeanor at common law. Vide Dead bodies. ); an icon for Muslims (the Dome of the Rock Dome of the Rock: see Islamic art and architecture. Dome of the Rock or Mosque of Omar Oldest existing Islamic monument. It is located on Temple Mount, previously the site of the Temple of Jerusalem. ). Along the way, Goldhill gives an insight into how ancient scrolls from the temple ended up in a cigar box, why Freemasons This is a list of notable Freemasons. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation which exists in a number of forms worldwide. Throughout history some members of the fraternity have made no secret of their involvement, while others have not made their membership public. believe it to be the first Masonic Lodge as well as why Muslims abstain from alcohol. |
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