Cult and cosmos
Book Description
In the ancient world, temples were far more than places of worship—they were understood as cosmic centers where heaven and earth intersected. L. Michael Morales explores this profound connection in a scholarly examination that reveals how Israel's temple tradition was deeply woven into the fabric of creation itself.
Drawing from pivotal research across archaeology, ancient Near Eastern studies, and biblical scholarship, this comprehensive work illuminates how the Hebrew Bible's temple imagery reflects a sophisticated understanding of sacred space as the axis of existence. The book demonstrates how temple architecture, ritual practices, and furnishings were imbued with cosmological meaning, positioning these sacred structures as the very navel of creation.
For modern spiritual seekers, this exploration offers valuable insights into how ancient peoples understood the relationship between the divine realm and earthly experience. The work traces the evolution of scholarly thought on this topic, moving beyond earlier dismissive attitudes toward priestly traditions to recognize their theological significance.
Spanning over 400 pages, this collection of foundational scholarship provides readers with a thorough introduction to the intersection of ritual practice and cosmic understanding. Whether you're interested in biblical studies, comparative religion, or the deeper meanings behind sacred architecture, this work opens doorways to understanding how ancient wisdom traditions conceived of humanity's place within the greater cosmos.
The book serves as both primer and comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to understand the profound connections between worship, creation, and sacred space.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)
📄 Length: 429 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Biblia Hebraica
- ✓ Explore Skapelse
- ✓ Explore Kosmologie
- ✓ Explore Bibeln
- ✓ Explore Sacred space
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Cosmology
- ✓ Explore Liturgie
