Temple: The House of the Lord

For the ancients, the House of the Lord, or the temple, was the literal and symbolic dwelling place of God on earth.

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Idolatry

Idolatry, more than bowing before stone idols, is a fundamental breach of the relationship between God and humanity.

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King for Israel

In the modern world, we often view kingship through the lens of absolute power or ceremonial tradition. However, in the ancient Hebraic world, the meaning of a king was very different.

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