Religious Places in Palestine Flashcards
What is the temple of Palestine considered sacred for?
Judaism
Who built the first temple and when?
Solomon in 967 to 964 B.C.
What happened to the first temple?
It was destroyed by the Chaldeans in 586 B.C.
Who erected the second temple and when?
Zerubbabel in 515 B.C.
Who began a magnificent restoration of the second temple?
Herod the Great
What event took place 40 days after Jesus’ birth?
He was dedicated to God in the temple
What was the most sacred space of the temple?
Holy of Holies
The place where lay Jewish males can assist the priest at services
Court of Israelites
What happens in the Court of Priests?
Jewish priests perform rituals at the altar of sacrifice
Who was the only person allowed to visit the Holy of Holies and when?
The high priest, once a year
Who was the Court of Women intended for?
Jewish women
What happens if a non-Jew enters the Court of Women?
They could be punished, even with the sentence of death
Where is the Court of Gentiles located in relation to the Court of Women?
Fifteen steps away
What was the Court of Gentiles used for?
Buying and selling
What did Jesus’ family do in relation to the temple?
Made trips to the temple for main Jewish feasts
