“Temple Theology” is an emerging and increasingly recognized are of theological study, reflection and publication. This course offers a comprehensive overview of “Temple Theology” from a Christian perspective, with emphasis placed on the work of British scholar Dr. Margaret Barker.
“Temple Theology” covers:
– cosmic architecture (the temple as a symbolic representation of cosmic reality)
– the actual architecture of the biblical Temple (Temple of Solomon and Second Temple)
– the meaning of the Temple rituals with implications on the development of the Christian liturgy
– the microcosmic and anthropological implications of Temple Theology
Course Objectives:
- Understand worship forms before First Temple worship
- Understand the architecture and rituals of the First Temple
- Relate the concepts of sin, atonement and ritual
- Discuss Temple Theology and Temple Mysticism
- Identify Temple themes in the Old Testament
- Identify Temple themes in the New Testament
- Identity contributions and issues related to the scholarship of Margaret Barker
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