Model of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus

This huge model is pretty amazing. It's of the entire city, to scale and with correct topography etc. 

Here is a closeup of just a piece of the temple, admittedly the most important piece, the inner court, holy place and holy of holies. Even a model is breathtaking.

No wonder the religious leaders scoffed when Jesus said, "Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up." They thought he spoke of the real temple (which miracle he could perform if he wished). But, of course he spoke of his body, which he would give as a ransom for many, but not without the most intense physical, psychological and spiritual suffering imaginable.

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