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Building the First Temple
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
Description
In 830 BCE, King Solomon completed building the First Temple in Jerusalem. At the time, during the Iron Age, it was the grandest and largest building to be built. The Temple would serve as the center of Jewish service for 410 years until it was destroyed by the Babylonians.
A fascinating discussion about how the first Temple was built, what it looked like and its role in Jewish life.