The Temple Institute, Religious museum in Old City, Jerusalem, Israel
Description
The Temple Institute presents replicas of liturgical equipment and objects crafted from gold, silver, and other materials according to religious prescriptions. The exhibition also includes three-dimensional models, graphics, and textile work representing the layout and furnishings of the sanctuary.
History
The institution was founded in the late 1980s and has since collected research and objects related to the ancient temple cult in Jerusalem. Its focus lies on reconstructing the tools and garments used in the Second Temple according to biblical sources.
Culture
The center offers insight into the ritual procedures of ancient Jewish temple service as derived from religious writings. Visitors can follow the role priests, vestments, and objects played in daily temple operations.
Practical
Visits take place by prior arrangement, and multilingual audio guides help with understanding the exhibition. The rooms are located in the Old City and reached by several steps, so wheelchair users should inquire in advance.
Did you know?
Among the exhibits are priestly garments woven by craftsmen with pomegranate motifs and bells sewn into the hem. The replica of the seven-branched lampstand was made from over 90 pounds (40 kilograms) of gold and follows traditional measurements.
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