Carta's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem

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Base on decades of detailed historical research, these specially commissioned paintings help one to grasp the significance of ancient Hebrew ceremonies and rituals - the high point of their encounter with Yahweh. Arranged chronologically according to the ancient calendar, it is graced by amazing artwork, illuminating the rites and festivals and daily life in the Temple and the precise reconstructions of ancient artifacts, musical instruments, vestments and paraphernalia.  Hundreds of beautiful color paintings (plus photographs of reproductions of vessels and tools used) with informative captions shed light on a variety of fascinating Temple issues such as:

• The saga of Mount Moriah
• The history of the Temple from the desert to the destruction
• The Temple's structure
• The sacred vessels and instruments
• The priestly vestments
• Women in the Temple
• The Divine service
• The High Holidays and Pilgrim Festivals and more

Carta's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem
• Authors: Israel Ariel, Chaim Richman
• Publisher: Carta, The Israel Map and Publishing Company, Ltd (2005)