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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, …