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Internet Resources for the Study of Judaism and Christianity

This page lists a number of sites on the Internet that are useful for the study of Judaism and Christianity. Jay Treat UPenn...

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Ioudaios Review

Archived issues of IOUDAIOS REVIEW. Primarily concerned with Judaism in the Greco-Roman period, although some reviews on early Christian studies are also available....

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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"The new website of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, maintained by its Information Division, provides a broad range of information about Israel and its people, and comprehensive material on Israeli government, policies and foreign relations. "...

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Judaism and Jewish Resources

Judaism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, with a rich history and a deep cultural and religious heritage. It encompasses a diverse range of beliefs, practices, and traditions that have evolved over thousands of years. Jewish resources are essential tools for both the faithful and those interested in learning about Judaism. Here's...

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Ancient Israel History

Ancient Israel was a kingdom that existed in the Levant region of the Middle East from the 11th to 6th centuries BCE. It was founded by the Israelites, a Semitic people who migrated to the region from Canaan. The Israelites were originally a nomadic people, but they eventually settled down and established a kingdom in the land of Canaan. The kingdo...

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The Ark of the Covenant

The purpose of the Tabernacle was to house the Ark in which the tablets of the Ten Commandments were placed. The Ark was a 2 ½ x 1½ cubit rectangular wooden chest with its lid being the Mercy Seat with the Cherubim of glory facing one another with wings outstretched. The blood was sprinkled between the judgment angels who were looking down and wh...

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The Tabernacle of Ancient Israel

Exod 25:1-9 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: "Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering. From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering... And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them. According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern ...

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The Five Levitical Offerings

The sacrificial system was ordained by God and placed at the very center and heart of Jewish national life. Whatever the Jews may have thought of it at the time, the unceasing sacrifice of animals, and the never-ending glow of fire at the altar of sacrifice, there is no doubt that god was burning into the hearts of every man, an awareness of their ...

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The Priest`s of Ancient Israel

The repentant Israelite who had gone through the gate of the tabernacle with his sacrifice and reached the bronze altar had proceeded as far as he dare go along the path of approach to God. Beyond that it was the responsibility of priests to go on his behalf and carry out spiritual tasks in the Holy Place. This they did as representatives for all t...

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A Glossary of the Tabernacle of Ancient Israel

Aaron, Acacia Wood, Agate, Almond, Amethyst, etc....

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