Why was the Temple of Jerusalem a central to worship in Israel?

      

Explain why the Temple of Jerusalem was a central to worship in Israel.

  

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Maurice
(i) It was the residence of the priests.

(ii) The Temple united the Jews as the people of God.

(iii) It was the centre of the Sanhedrin which handled religious issues.

(iv) The Jews believed that the Messiah would appear from the Temple.

(v) It was the centre for learning the Mosaic Law.

(vi) Animals of sacrifices were sold in the Temple.

(vii) It was the centre of prayers and sacrifices.

(viii) Religious rites were performed in the Temple for example, purification, dedication and reconciliation.

(ix) It was the centre of major annual religious festivals such as the Passover.

(x) The Ark of the covenant was kept in the Temple.

(xi) It was the dwelling place of God.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 26, 2017 at 11:59


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