Category Archives: Temple Mount

Second Annual Conference of Hekhal

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Leen Ritmeyer

Last year we attended the First annual conference of Hekhal: the Irish Society for the Ancient Near East that was held in Dublin, Ireland. This year, the second conference, entitled “Pilgrimage, Travel, and Cult” will be held on 24-26 May … Continue reading →

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The Eastern Gate of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Leen Ritmeyer

I am often approached by people that are under the impression that the Eastern Gate of the Temple Mount had to be directly opposite the entrance leading into the Holy Temple.  According to Middot 1.3, there was only one gate in … Continue reading →

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The Arch of Titus Digital Restoration Project

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Leen Ritmeyer

In a previous post we reported on the The Arch of Titus Digital Restoration Project in Rome, led by Prof. Steven Fine, which has as its aim the scanning of the menorah panel for evidence of ancient color. Prof. Steven Fine noted … Continue reading →

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Where in the Temple was Jesus when he was 12 years old?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Leen Ritmeyer

In his post of Monday, March 11, 2013, Todd Bolen of Bibleplaces, remarks on a statement reportedly made by Dan Bahat in an Italian newspaper: There’s an article in the Italian press (with a Google translation in English here) in which Dan Bahat … Continue reading →

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The Temple Institute to move soon to a new location

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Leen Ritmeyer

It is always worth visiting the Temple Institute when visiting the Old City of Jerusalem. The Temple Institute is dedicated to every aspect of the Holy Temple of Jerusalem, and the central role it fulfilled, and will once again fulfill, … Continue reading →

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Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Leen Ritmeyer

Last week I received a copy of the new Chronological Life Application Study Bible, produced by Tyndale House Publishers. Its approach is quite unique in that the chapters are arranged in chronological order. As an example, it was surprising, but … Continue reading →

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Continued Destruction of the Temple Mount

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Leen Ritmeyer

Nadav Shragav wrote an interesting article, called Discarding History, about the continued destruction of the Temple Mount. Not only are archaeological artefacts removed and dumped, but also the walls of the Temple Mount continue to be damaged by the construction work … Continue reading →

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The Antonia Fortress in Jerusalem

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Leen Ritmeyer

Renovation work is being carried out in the north of the Temple Mount. Large blue drapes cover part of the Antonia Rockscarp and razor-sharp barbed wire has closed off the area. By the looks of it, the building on top … Continue reading →

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Virtual Walking Tour of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Leen Ritmeyer

Although it has been online for a while, this Virtual Walking Tour of the Temple Mount remains fascinating to watch. It has been produced by the Saudi Aramco World. Haram al-Sharif, as the Temple Mount is known in Arabic, is … Continue reading →

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What happened to Solomon’s Palace in Jerusalem?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Leen Ritmeyer

Certain images in the Image Library have been particularly popular with both teachers and publishers. Among these is the drawing of the development of the Temple Mount throughout the ages: Often downloaded together with this is an image which shows … Continue reading →

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