What Is a Temple?
by John Lundquist – a review of what scholars know about the ancient temple concept in the Middle East. Those familiar with Mormon temples and the history of the Temple in Mormonism should see extensive evidence that it is a restoration of an ancient concept that could not have simply been plagiarized from Masonry. See also “Sinai as Sanctuary and Mountain of God” – an article at FARMS that builds on the work Lundquist. Mormonism and Early Christianity (an excellent site by Barry Bickmore) Early Christian and Jewish Rituals Related to Temple Practices by John A. Tvedtnes at FAIRLDS.org. This offers strong evidence for the ancient nature of the Temple.
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