Solomon’s Temple, the Second Temple, and the Western Wall
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Solomon’s Temple, the Second Temple, and the Western Wall (Contents)
Solomon’s Temple, the Second Temple, and the Western Wall Solomon’s Temple (The First Temple) The Second Temple The Western Wall Comparative Study of Solomon’s Temple, the Second Temple, and the Western Wall
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Solomon’s Temple, the Second Temple, and the Western Wall
Solomon’s Temple (First Temple) 1. Who Built It The First Temple was commissioned and built by King Solomon, son of King David, according to biblical records (1 Kings 5–6; 2 Chronicles 2–3). 2. When Construction began around circa 957 BCE (traditional scholarly dating) during Solomon’s reign, which lasted approximately 40…
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Solomon’s Temple (The First Temple)
1. Introduction Solomon’s Temple, also known as the First Temple, stands as a monumental achievement in biblical history and Jewish religious tradition. Constructed under the direction of King Solomon in the 10th century BCE, it was intended as the permanent, divinely ordained dwelling place of God’s presence among His people…
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The Second Temple
1. Introduction The Second Temple occupies a pivotal place in Jewish history, representing the restoration of Jewish worship following the Babylonian exile. Rebuilt on the same sacred site as Solomon’s Temple, it symbolised renewal, covenantal continuity, and national identity. This Temple complex witnessed major developments in Jewish religious thought, sectarian…
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The Western Wall
1. Introduction The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, is one of the most significant and venerated sites in Judaism today. Although it is not part of the Temple building itself, the Wall is a surviving remnant of the extensive retaining structures constructed by King Herod the Great…
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Comparative Study of Solomon’s Temple, the Second Temple, and the Western Wall
1. Introduction Jerusalem’s Temple Mount holds profound significance for Judaism as the site of God’s earthly dwelling and the spiritual heart of Israelite worship. Across millennia, three related yet distinct structures—the Solomon’s Temple (First Temple), the Second Temple, and the Western Wall—have marked this sacred space. This article compares their…