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The proposed premise, depicted above by noted biblical illustrator Balage Balough, shows the massive Fortress Antonia looming over the Second Temple, placed over the Gihon Spring in the City of David. To the north of the Fortress is the Birket Israel, the former Struthion Pool. Courtesy Balage Balough and Bob Ellsworth

Courtesy Balage Balough and Bob Ellsworth

1 posted on 11/16/2015 12:39:48 PM PST by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

The Wailing Wall is the last remnant of the Court of the Gentiles, not of the Temple proper.


2 posted on 11/16/2015 12:45:04 PM PST by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: SunkenCiv

Interesting, but conventional scholars and Jewish religious authorities and students all seem unimpressed by Marilyn Sams’ theory.


3 posted on 11/16/2015 12:48:16 PM PST by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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To: SunkenCiv

“Steven, nothing is higher than an architect.”
STEVEN: “I think I’d really like to be a city planner.”


4 posted on 11/16/2015 12:55:14 PM PST by bunkerhill7 ((("The Second Amendment has no limits on firepower"-NY State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione."))))))
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7 posted on 11/16/2015 1:04:50 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: SunkenCiv

Squad! Back to the tucking fortress for KP!


8 posted on 11/16/2015 1:15:48 PM PST by DariusBane (Liberty and Risk. Flip sides of the same coin. So how much risk will YOU accept? Vive Deo et Vives)
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To: SunkenCiv

This illustration is a view from the Northeest? The the picture of the mount today is from the south?


9 posted on 11/16/2015 1:31:59 PM PST by the_daug
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To: SunkenCiv
Was the Temple Mount Not the Site of Solomon's Temple?
11 posted on 11/16/2015 7:24:40 PM PST by Pelham (A refusal to deport is defacto amnesty)
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To: SunkenCiv

Makes sense. Jesus said that not one stone would be left on another after all.


12 posted on 11/16/2015 7:27:45 PM PST by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Still bitterly clinging to rational thought despite it's unfashionability)
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