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The Temple of Jerusalem
The center of Jewish worship and sacrifice where God's presence dwelt among His people.
The Temple of Jerusalem was the unique house of prayer where Israel offered sacrifices and celebrated the presence of the Lord (CCC 583-584, 2580). Jesus respected the Temple as His 'Father's house' but also identified His own body as the definitive Temple (CCC 583-586).
The Spiritual Temple
The Church is now the living Temple of God, composed of 'living stones'—the faithful who are united to Christ, the cornerstone (CCC 756, 797, 809).
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Temple destroyed? Solomon's Temple was destroyed in 586 BC; the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.
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