Mark Beesley Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 The first temple built in Israel was built by Solomon, and the command of the Lord to build that temple is easily found in the Bible. After the destruction of the first temple by the Babylonians, the Jews reconstructed the temple when they returned from exile. The second temple was greatly expanded and renovated under the direction of Herod the Great, hardly a righteous man. This is the temple which the Lord called "My Father's House," and from which he drove the money-changers and merchants. So, I assume that the Lord recognized and accepted the second temple as a legitimate House of the Lord.The question I have is this: Through whom did the Lord authorize the construction and renovation of the second temple? Where is this found in the scriptures? What would be a good book to read on the subject of divine authorization for the second temple?
Bill Hamblin Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 The first temple built in Israel was built by Solomon, and the command of the Lord to build that temple is easily found in the Bible. After the destruction of the first temple by the Babylonians, the Jews reconstructed the temple when they returned from exile. The second temple was greatly expanded and renovated under the direction of Herod the Great, hardly a righteous man. This is the temple which the Lord called "My Father's House," and from which he drove the money-changers and merchants. So, I assume that the Lord recognized and accepted the second temple as a legitimate House of the Lord.The question I have is this: Through whom did the Lord authorize the construction and renovation of the second temple? Where is this found in the scriptures? What would be a good book to read on the subject of divine authorization for the second temple?Nothing biblical about this. You can read Josephus' account in Antiquities 15.11 and Wars 5.5. Later Jewish tradition sees Herod's temple as simply a continuation of the Zerubbabel's temple from 517 BC. Herod's role is downplayed in Rabbinic memory. It was a renovation, not a new temple (since was not necessary to rededicate it, and the sacrifices continued throughout the reconstruction).
Gohan Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Nothing biblical about this. You can read Josephus' account in Antiquities 15.11 and Wars 5.5. On that note, what edition is best in regards to Josephus' writings? I've seen three or four at the book store when I've been perusing.
Mark Beesley Posted January 7, 2011 Author Posted January 7, 2011 Nothing biblical about this. You can read Josephus' account in Antiquities 15.11 and Wars 5.5. Later Jewish tradition sees Herod's temple as simply a continuation of the Zerubbabel's temple from 517 BC. Herod's role is downplayed in Rabbinic memory. It was a renovation, not a new temple (since was not necessary to rededicate it, and the sacrifices continued throughout the reconstruction).Thanks for the info. I went back and re-read Ezra, and that answered some questions. I found i rather interesting that Cyrus of Persia asserted that the Lord had charged him to rebuild the Temple, and I wonder how this charge was communicated to Cyrus.
Jason Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks for the info. I went back and re-read Ezra, and that answered some questions. I found i rather interesting that Cyrus of Persia asserted that the Lord had charged him to rebuild the Temple, and I wonder how this charge was communicated to Cyrus.Through Daniel or his successors?
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