King Solomon's First Temple - Paperback

King Solomon's First Temple is a book written by E. Cromwell Mensch that delves into the history and construction of the first temple of Jerusalem. The book provides a detailed account of the political and religious context in which the temple was built, as well as the intricate planning and construction involved in creating such a monumental structure. Mensch explores the symbolism and significance of the temple's design, including the use of precious materials such as gold and cedar wood. The book also examines the religious practices and rituals that took place within the temple, and the role that it played in the lives of the Israelites. With its thorough research and engaging writing style, King Solomon's First Temple is an informative and fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of ancient Israel and its architecture.1947. The greatest mystery story ever written is concealed in the Pentateuch, or first five books of the Bible. It has to do with the planning and building of the original House of God, which still stands today after some 3,200 years. The story was written by Moses, and the House was planned in collaboration with Amalek, the architect. The project dealt with an entirely new conception of God, a thesis so radical for its day, it violated all the rules of orthodoxy. To insure its success, these two young radicals cloaked their undertaking with the secrecy of symbolism. This symbolism was borrowed from the Father's House, or the celestial. In his concealment Moses used the same principles of astronomy that modern science uses; and, it is through these principles alone that the secrets of his structure may be unlocked. In this book the technical side of Moses's story is made clear through easily understood illustrations, and the liberal use of nontechnical language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.