The Temple eclipsed in its splendor and importance all other institutions of the Jews, both in the Land of Israel and in the Diaspora. In this collection of essays, Joseph Patrich traces the architectural evolution of the Temple and the Temple Mount with an interdisciplinary approach, combining an attentive re-reading of all available literary sources with a re-evaluation of archaeological remains.

Autorentext
Born 1947; Emeritus Professor of the Institute of Archaeology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.

Inhalt
Introduction
The Temple Mount and its Courts, Gates and Chambers
The Temple and its Gates and Chambers
Outside the Temple Precinct
Conclusions