RE204 Chapter Notes -Jewish Diaspora, Goldplated, Sukkot
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The jerusalem temple as a ritual center: jerusalem temple as a ritual center, first temple (herod"s temple) One of the largest temple complexes of its time. Housed on hill adjoining eastern wall of jerusalem. One of the marvelous national temples of the ancient world. Included sanctuary, courtyard for sacrificial rites and visitors" courtyards: the ritual setting. Temple of solomon stood for 3. 5 centuries prior to 587. Preserved holiness of the desert tent of meeting. Smaller but still holy embodiment of god"s promise to dwell among his people. Grandeur added to international prestige of the god and people whom it represented/land it protected. Linked jews to the world of heaven as well as visible link to jewish national past. Viewed as visual representation of the cosmos itself. Powerful symbol of the unity of all of god"s cosmic design: the heavenly, earthly and social realms in a seamless whole.
