Studia Antiqua
Keywords
Gate, Temple, Symbolism, Liminality, Israel, Judaism, Culture
Abstract
The gates of the city and the temple establish boundaries between inner and outer space, while also allowing access to an area that is clearly separated from its surroundings. Throughout ancient Israel, the city gate was seen as representing economic activity, belonging, justice, and strength. I would argue that the gate of the temple represented many of the same things and was seen in a similar way. I have decided to include the tabernacle, as well as both Solomon’s and Herod’s temples, in this analysis, as they seem to have been seen in a similar light even if they were built and patronized in different periods.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Hart, Talitha. "Symbolism of Temple Gates in Ancient Israel." Studia Antiqua 19, no. 1 (2020): 18-30. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/studiaantiqua/vol19/iss1/2
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