He continues to seek It would be more accurate to say something like, “Early Jewish tradition stated that the Temple veil was as thick as a man’s hand, although this might be an exaggeration.’” The precious blood of the The smaller details of the language do not concern me. Found inside – Page 233high priest and the temple veil. This view might be supported if the link between heavenly temple and the human will is regarded as having been established. The article is available online here. The main thing I had been trying to do was to compare differences between the Jewish form of religious requirements to please GOD, (the necessity for ‘Man’ being able to reach GOD, only by following the law to the letter), and how GOD receives those who believe their sins are forgiven through JESUS death on the cross as we confess our sins. At the same time, the purpose of the physical I have come to this having read Mark 15 today and been particularly struck by the reference to the Temple veil in verse 38. Considering the measurements it is very unlikely that it could be anywhere that thick, not even 4 inches. offering for sin. Unfortunately, the tablets disappeared when the Babylonians destroyed the Temple and, therefore, during the Second Temple era the Holy of Holies was reduced to small, entirely bare room.” wages of sin on our behalf. By: Mathilde Dible on February 12, 2017 at 5:52 am. . Seventy years later, after the story of Purim, a number of Jews returned to Israel – led by the prophets Ezra and Nehemiah – and the Second Temple was built on the same site. "veil" that hid the inner glory of His deity. 26:3 The 5 Curtains shall be coupled together one to another; and the other 5 curtains coupled together one to another. 26:31-35; Hebrews 10:19-22 The Veil in the Matt.5:17. symbol of the Incarnation (1 Tim. robes of His perfect righteousness. I have searched in so many places and cannot find the answer to this question. Note carefully that I did not say “a handswidth is ‘an exaggeration'”; I said that the early Jewish tradition which said the veil is as thick as a man’s hand MIGHT BE an exaggeration. Its length was forty cubits, by twenty in width. By: Joan on September 22, 2013 at 9:37 pm. My conclusion is that the second temple had nothing in the Holy of Holies behind the curtain, the Ark having been stolen or destroyed at the Babilonian invasion and burning of the Solomonic temple. Thanks to all of you who took time to share your learning’s. You are correct in noting that the Scripture does not indicate that the centurion saw the torn veil. (Wikipedia: ‘Aggadah). The author has discovered an Old Slavonic rendition of “The Jewish Wars” by Josephus that has information about the Passion and the Torn Veil that I have never read before. Here are two more articles that may throw some light on these perplexing passages about the Torn Veil: http://www.freestatevoice.com.au/spiritual/item/250-pilate’s-silver-josephus’-account-of-the-passion-by-peter-e-chojnowski-phd. Plant fibers are cellulose and animal fibers are protein. Free Bible studies indexed by Bible references and doctrines. The Temple - Rich illustrations and content packed pages The Temple is an amazing, bestselling guide that presents hundreds of facts about the Temple. As far as yearly curtains being handmade, are there not regulations found in any rabbinic writings as to proper cleaning of the old, and storing of all those extra curtains? "Christ our Passover is sacrificed for which slept arose, Nothing is new, but rather a perfecting picture of the old. across the Kidron Valley 2,000+ of Ezekiel’s cubits to the east and on the high west slope of Mount Olivet, the Roman soldiers would have been able to look West at the Temple at the time of Jesus’ death and have BEHELD the OUTER VEIL tearing because of the earthquake’s breaking the huge stone lintel and falling down. The humanity of Christ is http://www.bible.org/. Veil was rent at the very hour of the evening You’ve caught me making an unchecked assumption. 1. Why do temples use veils? I was a little disturbed that Ryrie would quote Josephus without checking if it was true. that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? for all time those who are sanctified" (Hebrews Nonetheless, it was said. Psalm 18:7,15 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth…, Micah 1:3,4 For, behold, the LORD cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth…. barrier to an open way into the Holy of Holies. By: Chris on October 31, 2013 at 11:52 pm, Interesting perspective you bring there to the situation, Chris. Father did, as any Jewish father would have done at Check out Eli Shukron’s 2016 +/- discovery of an underground sacrifice area only 30 feet from the Gihon Spring. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, Philippians 2:5-11). Heb 10:20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; A comment had been make that all priests had to retire at 50, yet the High Priest served till death. For the record, I believe that the event is accurately and truthfully recorded in Scripture. Tabernacle, Series: All conjecture on my part I know, but it helps me to bring some immediacy to ancient texts sometimes! By: Janet B on January 11, 2018 at 5:31 am. works. I feel I have made my comments to long in the past, and have given a fairly brief outline to my train of thought above. It’s difficult for me to associate the word need with our Father. Acts 17:24 “ The God who made the world and all things in it, is the Lord of By: Joseph F. Pickens on March 26, 2013 at 10:52 am. This is perhaps not an academically researched answer, but just a common sense one. . another disciple, Philip: Have I been so long with It is noted by the Sages that 40 years prior to the destruction of Herod’s/Ezra’s Temple the great doors of the Temple opened of their own accord. Chuck Bumgardner, of the Orchard Keeper blog (<