The ritual of the Temple in the time of Christ / Leen & Kathleen Ritmeyer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ritmeyer, Leen, 1945-

Contributor:

Ritmeyer, Kathleen, 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem).

Judaism--Liturgy.

Judaism.

Physical Description:

80 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Jerusalem : Carta, 2002.

Summary:

This handsomely illustrated book is the result of the felicitous fusion of the Ritmeyers' unique experience and training in recording and illustrating the extensive archaeological excavations around the Temple Mount that took place in Jerusalem after the Six-Day War in 1967 and their thorough knowledge of Scripture, other sources and languages. Following the detailed description of the Temple platform, the buildings and the interior of the Temple are chapters on the priestly functions, the service in the Temple on weekdays and the Sabbath and on holy days. A special chapter deals with the Jewish calendar and festivals as they were celebrated in the days of Christ. Finally, there are the authors' thoughts on the eternal hope of rebuilding the Temple. Book jacket.

Contents:

The Temple Platform 10

The Royal Porch or Stoa 12

The Temple Plan 13

The Court of the Women 14

The Treasury 16

Chambers in the Court of the Women 17

The Court of the Israelites, the Court of the Priests and the Temple Court 19

The Temple 21

The Temple Facade 22

The Golden Vine 23

The Holy Place 24

The Veil 25

The Holy of Holies 26

The Half-shekel Temple Tribute 27

Music in the Temple 28

The Priestly Functions 29

The High Priest 31

The Tasks of the Priests 32

The Sacrificial Offerings 34

The Priestly Lots 37

The Laver 38

The Shambles 38

The Altar of Burnt Sacrifice 39

The Lampstand 41

The Incense Altar 41

The Blessing of the Priests 43

The Levitical Choir 45

Sabbath in the Temple 46

Calendar of Jewish Feasts 48

The Feast of Passover 49

The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) 54

The Feast of Tabernacles 56

The New Year 62

The Day of Atonement 63

The Feast of Purim 67

The Feast of Hanukkah 68

Purifications and Vows 70

The Sacrifice of the Red Heifer 70

Purification from Leprosy 71

Purification from Adultery 74

The Nazarite Vow 75

Offering of the Firstfruits 76

The Hope of Rebuilding the Temple 80.

ISBN:

9652204528

OCLC:

50273936