The Origin and Fate of the Temples at Jerusalem
965 BCE - 70 CE
Philip E.H. Thomas PM, #8839 EC
This research study is an enduring testimony to Bro. Philip E.H. Thomas, who passed away on January 19, 2009.

Original Hypertext by Gordon R. Charlton PM, #5515 EC

Revised by Daniel Farhey, #56 IC

Revised Edition 1998

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About This Study

This study is the result of a collaborative effort between Philip E.H. Thomas, the author, and Gordon R. Charlton, the compositor.

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TH stands for Templum Hierosolymae - the Temple at Jerusalem. (The Craft - John Hamill.)

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SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

• Foreword - Purpose of this Research. Use of Historical Data. Application of the New Chronology.
  
  
• Preface - Variations between Biblical and other Sources.

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In the Beginning

• The Influence of Joseph - Joseph enslaved in Egypt. Appointed Vizier. Prosperity and famine. The Jewish Sojourn.
  
  
• Prelude to the Exodus - The Jews in Bondage. Moses warns Pharaoh. The Ten Plagues.
  
  
• The Exodus - Crossing the Red Sea. The Parting of the Waters. Camping at Mount Sinai.
  
  
• The Ark of The Covenant - Moses receives the 10 Commandments. Description of the Ark and Tabernacle.
  
  
• Wandering in the Wilderness - The Search for the Promised Land. Moses dies in sight of Jericho.
  
  
• The Promised Land - Joshua succeeds Moses. The Fragmentation of the Tribes. First loss of the Ark and Recovery.
  
  
• A Yearning for Unity - Appointment and suicide of Saul. David becomes King of Israel.
  
  
• Jerusalem - the First Capital - David seizes Jerusalem and plans Israel's First Capital.
  
  
• The Concept of The Temple - David buys the Temple Site. Ark moved to Mount Zion. The numbering of the Tribes. A Sacrifice on Mount Moriah.
  
  
• The Selection of Solomon - Solomon continues David's Vision of a new Jerusalem. Work starts on Foundations of The Temple.

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The Temples

• Building the First Temple - Phase 1 - Hiram, King of Tyre provides Materials. Adoniram directs the Work Force.
  
  
• Building the First Temple - Phase 2 - A Description of the Temple and its Construction.
  
  
• Hiram Abif - Invitation to Hiram. Description of the Columns, Cisterns and Altars.
  
  
• The Dedication - Queen of Sheba impressed in State Visit.
  
  
• The Divided Monarchy - Israel divides after Solomon's Death. Nebuchadnezzer II takes control of Jerusalem.
  
  
• The Destruction of the First Temple - Jerusalem sacked by Nebchadnezzer's Forces. The Ark disappears.
  
  
• The Great Exile - 5,000 Jews banished to Babylon. Zedekiah's alleged treachery. King Cyrus captures Jerusalem. Treasures returned.
  
  
• Building the Second Temple - A Description of the Temple. Delays in building works. Herod's enhancements. The Masonic Hall.
  
  
• The Destruction of the Second Temple - Romans take Jerusalem. Jews banished. Mosque of Sakhra built on Site of Solomon's Temple.
  
  
• Epilogue - Israel.

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Appendices

• A.   The New Chronology of Egypt
  • A1.   The Basis of its Establishment
  • A2.   The New Datum of 1012NC
  • A3.   The New Datum of 1540NC
  
  
• B.   Selected Biblical References
  
  
• C.   Main Line Rulers of Egypt
  
  
• D.   Selected Biblical Measurements
  
  
• E.   Kings of Israel
  
  
• F.   Brief Summary of Biblical History
  
  
• G.   Selected Bibliography
  
  
• H.   Acknowledgements and Sources for Illustrations