The Holy Temple Revisited

The Holy Temple Revisited
Author: Leibel Reznick
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1993
Genre: History
ISBN:

A detailed exploration of the Temple Mount and ancient Jerusalem, containing over 100 photographs, drawings and maps.

The Temple

The Temple
Author: Joshua Berman
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1608997766

When thinking of the ancient Temple of Jerusalem, one often conjures up images of animal sacrifice, pilgrimages to the Holy City on religious festivals, and the High Priest solemnly entering the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur. Indeed, each of these observances was a staple of Temple ritual, but it is easy to lose sight of the Temple as it impacted, and impacts, upon the daily life of Jews and their physical and spiritual responsibilities. Building the Temple is not merely one commandment of many; it cannot be examined in isolation. This volume shows how the Temple relates to the notions of Shabbat, the land of Israel, monarchy, Jewish independence and sovereignty, education, justice, covenant, Sinai, the garden of Eden, the Jewish relationship to the gentile world, and the very way the Jew relates to God. From a biblical viewpoint, the Temple is not only the central institution of the ideal Jewish society but also the central concept that binds and organizes all others. The minutiae of the Temple as portrayed in the liturgy and in the Bible often seem tedious and overritualistic. Classical sources of all genres abound to explain a particular passage or a particular rite. This book identifies broad themes that animate the meaning of the Temple, its rites, and the biblical passages that describe it. Details are probed as a larger conceptual whole. Animal sacrifice, particularly problematic to many on moral grounds, is examined in a new and revealing light. Many Torah commandments stand unchanged for all time regardless of historical events. Not so the commandment to erect the Temple. Social, economic, political, and religious currents were integral to the Temple's construction, destruction, and reconstruction. By probing these currents from the Bible's perspective, one can gain insight into the meaning of the times in which we live; we are in a process of rebuilding, even though we are far from redemption.

The Hiram Key Revisited

The Hiram Key Revisited
Author: Christopher Knight
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1780282281

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPELLING BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT THE SECRET SOCIETY THAT SHAPED THE MODERN WORLD. Freemasonry, with its arcane rituals, occult symbols, and labyrinthine hierarchy, has mystifi ed the outside world for centuries. But it has become apparent that even the most senior Freemasons do not understand its ancient origins or purpose. So what is this powerful and arcane organization really for? In this eye-opening account, two seasoned researchers show that today’s Freemasons are the spiritual descendants of an ancient priesthood that was forced to act in secrecy. They predicted the birth of the coming Messiah, and Jesus Christ was part of their mission. Soon after the Crucifi xion they were nearly wiped out by a program of mass genocide conducted by the Romans; later, in feudal Europe, they grew to a position of unparalleled power before being branded as heretics and forced underground. But they could not be stopped, and they continued to work in subtle, sometimes subversive, always anonymous, ways to pursue their objective—a new world order that put God above, and yet out of, human affairs.

The Search for the Sacred: Is Holiness a State of Space, Time or Mind?

The Search for the Sacred: Is Holiness a State of Space, Time or Mind?
Author: Rabbi David Paskin
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2016-07-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 148345519X

Rabbi David Paskin's The Search for the Sacred is an articulate amplification of the Torah's command to be holy, to fully BE. How urgently needed this message in today's increasingly fragile world. How blessed we are to be granted access to this curated collection of wisdom from one of our great teachers! Menachem Creditor Rabbi, Congregation Netivot Shalom, Berkeley, CA Founder, Rabbis Against Gun Violence The search for the sacred has taken people of faith, and those still navigating the waters of belief, far and wide. We have built majestic cathedrals and meditated quietly as we've walked on the sea shores. We have found quiet moments in the hustle and bustle of our busy days and religiously attended communal prayer gatherings. In ""The Search for the Sacred,"" David explores the history of this search and how we can continue to find holiness in our lives today.

Ephesians Revisited

Ephesians Revisited
Author: James E. Smith, Ph.D.
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1365756939

An introduction to Paul's epistle to the Ephesians is followed by a verse-by-verse commentary on the text.

The New Temple and the Second Coming

The New Temple and the Second Coming
Author: Grant R. Jeffrey
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2009-01-20
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0307457281

An array of new archaeological finds and revealing discoveries in the ancient city hidden beneath Jerusalem lead to a stunning conclusion: The generation alive today will witness the return of Christ. The evidence–uncovered by prophecy expert Grant R. Jeffrey–is breathtaking: Jewish authorities are preparing to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Quietly they have recovered lost artifacts from the ancient Temple and have recreated sacred worship vessels. The new Sanhedrin, now reconvened in Israel, is training Levite priests to reinstitute animal sacrifice. These remarkable developments have far-reaching prophetic significance. In this book you will examine the biblical prophecies and research data that together solve end-times mysteries, including: ·The search for lost Temple treasures ·Revealing discoveries in underground Jerusalem ·The process of recreating sacred Temple vessels ·Unexpected clues revealed in the Copper Scroll and the Ezekiel Tablets ·The latest plans for rebuilding the Temple Join Dr. Jeffrey as he uncovers answers to questions that have perplexed students of prophecy for centuries. Answers that point to the unmistakable conclusion that this is truly the last generation.

Catholic Doctrines on the Jewish People after Vatican II

Catholic Doctrines on the Jewish People after Vatican II
Author: Gavin D'Costa
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2019-10-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0192565907

In this timely study Gavin D'Costa explores Roman Catholic doctrines after the Second Vatican Council regarding the Jewish people (1965 - 2015). It establishes the emergence of the teaching that God's covenant with the Jewish people is irrevocable. What does this mean for Catholics regarding Jewish religious rituals, the land, and mission? Catholic Doctrines on the Jewish People after Vatican II establishes that the Catholic Church has a new teaching about the Jewish people: the covenant made with God is irrevocable. D'Costa faces head-on three important issues arising from the new teaching. First, previous Catholic teachings seem to claim Jewish rituals are invalid. He argues this is not the case. Earlier teachings allow us positive insights into the modern question. Second, a nuanced case for Catholic minimalist Zionism is advanced, without detriment to the Palestinian cause. This is in keeping with Catholic readings of scripture and the development of the Holy See's attitude to the State of Israel. Third, the painful question of mission is explored. D'Costa shows the new approach safeguards Jewish identity and allows for the possibility of successful witness by Hebrew Catholics who retain their Jewish identity and religious life.

Tree of Souls

Tree of Souls
Author: Howard Schwartz
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 705
Release: 2006-12-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0195327136

Drawing from the Bible, the Pseudepigrapha, the Talmud and Midrash, the kabbalistic literature, medieval folklore, Hasidic texts, and oral lore collected in the modern era, Schwartz has gathered together nearly 700 of the key Jewish myths. For each myth, he includes extensive commentary, revealing the source of the myth and explaining how it relates to other Jewish myths as well as to world literature --from publisher description

Exploring Jewish Literature of the Second Temple Period

Exploring Jewish Literature of the Second Temple Period
Author: Larry R. Helyer
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2002-07-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780830826780

Larry R. Helyer provides an introduction and historical context for the wealth of Jewish literature outside the Hebrew Bible, and he explores the pressures, realities, questions and dreams that nurtured and provoked these written works.