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Object Name |
The Second Temple |
Object ID# |
MC 0767 |
Date |
516-70 BC |
Description |
Built by returning exiles 70 years after the destrucion of Solomon's Temple. It was later defiled by Syrian Greeks (167 BC), restored by the Macabees, enhanced by King Herod, and finally burned to the ground by Roman legions 70 AD. "Let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst" Exodus 25:8. Following the exodus from Egypt, religious life centred around the Tabernacle, which was a mobile sanctuary that accompanied the nation throughout its wanderings in the Sinai Desert. Upon entering the Land of Israel, the Tabernacle rested in various places for a total of 440 years. Inspired by King David a permanent dwelling place for the Divine Presence was completed by his son King Solomon 480 years after the exodus. It remained the spiritual centre for 410 years until its destruction by the Babylonians in 586 BC. Rebuilt by returning exiles 70 years later it stood for another 420 years. In the year 167 BC Syrian Greeks ravaged Jerusalem and defiled the Temple. It was restored under the leadership of the Maccabbees and celebrated to this day as the miracle of Hanukkah. Its physical beauty was enhanced by King Herod. The glory was short lived when in the year AD 70, Roman legions besieged the city of Jerusalem and burned the Temple to the ground. |
Place of Origin |
Jerusalem Israel |
Medium |
Model |
Location of Original |
Biblical Gallery by Image Plus Rockville MD USA |
Dimensions Details |
Length: 23 mm Width: 12 mm Height: 8 mm Weight 20 lbs |