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Temples in the Near East and Israel
… and Egyptian temples are documented by a wealth of texts and archaeological evidence. Israelite temples, … biblical. There is no archaeological evidence for the Israelite temples in Jerusalem. The Tabernacle is … in the Holy of Holies. His presence was represented by the Ark of the Covenant, which functioned as his throne. A temple …
The Rainbow as a Token in Genesis
… Though most readers are probably familiar with the story of Noah and the flood, they may not know that flood … of the flood waters along with the representation of the ark being taken to safety, provides a backdrop of salvation …
“It Maketh My Bones to Quake”: Teaching Doctrine and Covenants 85
… “Oh, Lord, deliver us in due time from the little, narrow prison, almost as it were, total darkness of paper, pen and ink;—and a crooked, broken, scattered and … mighty and strong” and also warn against steadying the ark. Perhaps because their meaning is not explicit, they have …
Swine’s Blood and Broken Serpents: The Rejection and Rehabilitation of Worship in the Old Testament
… Throughout history, much of worship’s role in revealed religion has been to give voice to the ineffable, form to the invisible, and outlet to the … as best evidenced by their misplaced trust in the ark at the expense of the covenant. Having been defeated by …
Understanding the House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Places in Scripture
… Symbolism is one of the teaching methods frequently employed by our Heavenly … available through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Noah’s Ark The prophet Noah lived in a time of intense wickedness. …
Eli and His Sons: Some Lessons for Parents
… The prophet Nephi stated, “I did liken all scriptures unto … to teach their children to keep the commandments of God. [1] Thankfully, we can learn important lessons from … and lost a battle, the sons of Eli accompanied the ark of the covenant to the battlefront because the Israelites …
Replica of the Biblical Tabernacle at BYU
… Religious Education hosted a replica of the biblical Tabernacle on BYU’s campus last fall, 25 … for safety and cost (no real gold overlay on the ark!). The Bible presents the Tabernacle as the portable, …
The Temple of Herod
… The First Temple/ Solomon’s Temple Looking Northwest to the Temple of Herod. After King David conquered Jerusalem, Solomon built … represent where God dwelt in the midst of his people. The ark of the covenant in the Holy of Holies represented the …
Solomon’s Temple Compared to the Salt Lake Temple
… The Salt Lake Temple, a modern-day house of the Lord. … of the trappings surrounding the temple were in place, the ark of the covenant was brought by the elders of Israel to be …
“That I May Dwell among Them”: Liminality and Ritual in the Tabernacle
… For many, it can be difficult to discern the spiritual value of the rituals described within the Old Testament. This is … space. In terms of furniture, the room possessed only the ark of the covenant, also known as the ark of the testimony, …