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Part 2. The Stones Cry Out | The Temple: Then and Now

https://biblelandpassages.org The temple Jesus knew was one of the great engineering marvels of the ancient world. But, in AD 70 the Roman army of Flavius Titus destroyed both the city and the beloved temple of the Jews leaving only traces of its former glory. Only its foundation and the rubble scattered at its base remain, but its stones are crying out and revealing important answers as to its location, size, and design. These stones, along with the writings of Josephus, the Mishnah, and the Bible are giving archaeologists the needed data to better understand the past, and the story they are telling about King Herod and the temple is enthralling.

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1. From Tent to Destruction | The Temple: Then and Now

https://biblelandpassages.org Known to Muslims as the Haram Al-Sharif and to Jews as Mount Moriah, the 1.55 million square foot sacred platform in the heart of ancient Jerusalem was once home to a magnificent and glorious temple belonging to the Jews. This sacred temple was violently destroyed, but its archaeological remains tell the story of a prophecy about its fall, the final days of Christ, and God’s desire to dwell among His people. Join with us on this incredible journey as we explore the long and storied history about the temple’s origin, history, and its final days.

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Genesis 19:8 – Did God Condone Rape? | Challenging Bible Verses

Home Did God condone Lot’s actions in Genesis 19:8 when he offered his daughters to the men of Sodom? Some contend that Lot’s conduct and the Bible writers’ praise of the patriarch are rea-sons to reject the God of the Bible. Are they correct? Join Eric Lyons as he looks at this specific context to provide an answer to the atheist’s challenge.