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This is a quote from the Wiki page that I was reading: Jewish texts predict that the Mount will be the site of the Third Temple, which will be rebuilt with the coming of the Jewish Messiah. A number of vocal Jewish groups now advocate building the Third Holy Temple without delay in order to bring to...

What was the Jewish thought on rebuilding the temple? I know the Christian perspective-- but I have seen articles that state that the Jews believe it will be rebuilt at the end of days by the Messiah. What texts say this? Is their end of days different than the traditional Christian one?

What was the Jewish thought on rebuilding the temple? I know the Christian perspective-- but I have seen articles that state that the Jews believe it will be rebuilt at the end of days by the Messiah. What texts say this? Is their end of days different than the traditional Christian one?

Austendw-- I hadn't heard of any theories of rhe temple being west of the rock-- who's theory is that? Would it require removal of the Islamic edifices to be built there? I was just curious.

Thanks so much for your input. It is very much appreciated.

But, is the general consensus that the temples were located on the Temple Mount? Isn't this what Josephus stated? Isn't this what most Jews believe? Why are there any disputes to the location?

Thanks Peter!

Not sure if this is the correct forum to post this, but I was looking at the internet today, and ran across a couple of different temple location ideas. Most seem to indicate that both the first and second temples of Jerusalem were built upon the Temple Mount, where the Dome of the Rock is sitting. ...

A few years back, I had questions about Daniel. I contacted John Collins from Yale, who is considered one of the experts on the topic. I asked about the oldest DSS that contain Daniel and when they were estimated to have been written. This was his response: Kristine, I can assure you that there is n...

Paul the Uncertain,

Thanks so much for addressing my question-- it is very much appreciated. I quickly looked over your link and will review again at a more in-depth level later on. You and I sem to be on the same page!