[Jewbacca]

Being a sometime resident of Jerusalem, I tend to disagree with the theory that the Ophel mound was the location for the Temple, simply because the area is too small.

The spring itself is also lower than where the Temple floor would be, making transport of water rather difficult, depending on the technology used.

I believe there are/were recent excavations in the area to see if a structure existed; I do not know the results.

[A Formerly Proud Canadian]

Some of my fellow Christians believe that the Third Temple must be erected before Jesus, the Messiah, comes again. Some of these people believe in doing everything they can, to bring the Third Temple to fruition, to hasten His Second Coming. Because of this locating its location, is VERY important to them. AFA I am concerned, I find that to be folly. In the fullness of time, He will come and I can do nothing to hasten or slow His return.

I recall the old quip: 'Ask two Jews, get three opinions.' When it comes to Christians, and especially iterpretations of 'prophetic' books like Revelation and Daniel, the fruit doesn't fall far from that tree! (In Romans 11:17-18, Paul writes to the Gentile Believers concerning Jewish Believers:
'But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you.'