“I find it interesting that the present temple is called temple mount.”
Note that THERE IS NO PRESENT TEMPLE.
Right now, the Dome of the (C)rock and another mosque sit atop Temple Mount, as they have for well over a millenia. Typical of the Moslems, they build mosques where other religions had holy sites, and then claim it for themselves forever...just a bunch of thieves.
Oh, and the First Temple was NOT the “base for the New Jerusalem/The Chrystal City” - it was the Temple that G-d commanded Solomon to build, and it would still be standing today if the ancient Jews had continued to abide by His commands. It all depends on the Jews and their behavior - they came back to Him, and he allowed a new Temple to be constructed...and then their baseless hatred for each other caused Him to withdraw His protection from Israel and allow in the Greek Syrians (Antiochus Epiphanes - this is the Channukah story) and the Romans. Some day, Jews will obey Him again, and G-d will send the Messiah and with him the 3rd and final Temple.
I understand, I and understand you too, however..the Chrystal city or New Jerusalem I am referring too will descend from Heaven..just thought what was there, even after the temple is rebuilt by man would be a perfect fit...smile..
you know G_d can do whatever he wants don’t you? smile...