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The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Vol 1 - Predestination

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chambers or halls, destined for various purposes.<br />

Similarly, beyond <strong>the</strong> fifteen steps, <strong>the</strong>re were<br />

repositories for <strong>the</strong> musical instruments. <strong>The</strong><br />

Upper Court was divided into two parts by. a<br />

boundary—^<strong>the</strong> narrow part forming <strong>the</strong> Court <strong>of</strong><br />

Israel, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> wider that <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Priests, in which<br />

were <strong>the</strong> great Altar <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Laver.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sanctuary itself was on a higher terrace than<br />

<strong>the</strong> Court <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Priests. Twelve steps led up to its<br />

Porch, which extended beyond it on ei<strong>the</strong>r side<br />

(north <strong>and</strong> south). Here, in separate chambers, all<br />

that was necessary for <strong>the</strong> sacrificial service was<br />

kept. On two marble tables near <strong>the</strong> entrance <strong>the</strong><br />

old shewbread which was taken out, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> new<br />

that was brought in, were respectively placed. <strong>The</strong><br />

Porch was adorned by votive presents,<br />

conspicuous among <strong>the</strong>m a massive golden vine. A<br />

two-leaved gate opened into <strong>the</strong> Sanctuary itself,<br />

which was divided into two parts. <strong>The</strong> Holy Place<br />

had <strong>the</strong> Golden C<strong>and</strong>lestick (south), <strong>the</strong> Table <strong>of</strong><br />

Shewbread (north), <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Golden Altar <strong>of</strong><br />

Incense between <strong>the</strong>m. A heavy double veil

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