The Temple of Solomon
The temple or "house of Yahweh," was the central sanctuary of the worship of the Lord during the period of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Through the sacrificial and festive worship of the temple, as explained in the following five entries, the community of Israel expressed its covenant loyalty to God and was reminded of God's faithfulness and acts of deliverance.…
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Chapters & Articles in The Temple of Solomon (5)
The temple as the focal point of Israelite worship served as a protection against idolatry. It stood for the covena…
The furnishings of the sanctuary proper and its surrounding courts all contributed to the grandeur of the worship o…
The temple emphasized the presence of God in the midst of Israel. Worship was characterized by sacred symbols, sacr…
Family worship at the temple included the rite of circumcision and various sacrifices and offerings for tithe, pers…
Three national festivals were celebrated yearly in the temple: Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Booth…