Ark in the Temple and the Altar

The Book of Maccabees I 5:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Now when the nations round about heard that the altar was built and the sanctuary renewed as before, it displeased them very much.

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Temple Chanukah Sacrifice Noah Heresy

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