Comparison of Books on the Temple in Jerusalem

07Dec11

Looking for popular full-color books on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem for your Israel tour or coffee table? Here are some of the most beautiful books on the Temple. Each one gives a biblical and historical overview of the Tabernacle, First Temple (King Solomon’s Temple), and Second Temple (King Herod’s Temple). Whether you are planning a tour of the Holy Land or just enjoy reading the Bible, these books make a perfect gift for yourself or someone you love.

	Rose Guide to the Temple Dr. Randall Price 978-1596364684	Splendor of the Temple 978-0825426971	Pictorial Guide to the Temple 978-0825430398
Pages	144+ clear plastic overlays to “see inside” the Temple	96	32
Number of Illustrations	156	75	40
Number of Time Lines	6 time lines with 100 events from 1500 BC to today.	1 time line with 20 events from 587 BC to 1967	None
Cross Section diagrams and floor plans of Solomon’s temple, Herod’s Temple, Dome of the Rock	Yes, all three	No	No
Description of First Temple (Solomon’s Temple)	30 pages + clear plastic overlay to “see inside” Temple	1 page	3 pages
Diagram of Interior of the First Temple (Solomon’s Temple)	Yes	No	No
Description of Second Temple (Herod’s Temple)	40 pages + clear plastic overlay to “see inside” Temple	79 pages	16 pages
Diagram of Interior of the Second Temple	Yes	No	No
Description of Temple Mount after Second Temple (includes information on the Muslim shrine Dome of the Rock)	20 pages + diagram of the floor plan of the Temple and the Dome of the Rock.	0	4 pages
Poster of Herod’s Temple	Yes, 3-page fold-out poster, “Messiah in the Temple”	No	No
Poster showing the size and locations of the Temple and the Dome of the Rock (available in printed book only)	Yes, 3-page fold-out poster, “Jerusalem’s Holy Ground” (from National Geographic)	No	No
Diagram and explanation of High Priest’s garments	Yes	No	No
Price (click on link to buy)	$29.99 printed book (Hardcover) OR $26.99 PDF	$19.99 (Hardcover)	$9.99 (Paperback)

See sample pages from the Rose Guide to the Temple. Scroll to the bottom. Click on the interior pages to enlarge.

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