Looking for popular full-color books on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem for your Israel tour or coffee table? Here are some of the most beautiful books on the Temple. Each one gives a Christian biblical and historical overview of the Tabernacle, First Temple (King Solomon’s Temple), and Second Temple (King Herod’s Temple). Whether you are planning a tour of the Holy Land or just enjoy reading the Bible, these books make a perfect gift for yourself or someone you love.
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| Rose Guide to the Temple Dr. Randall Price 978-1596364684 |
Splendor of the Temple 978-0825426971 |
Pictorial Guide to the Temple 978-0825430398 |
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| Pages | 144+ clear plastic overlays to “see inside” the Temple | 96 | 32 |
| Number of Illustrations | 156 | 75 | 40 |
| Number of Time Lines | 6 time lines with 100 events from 1500 BC to today. | 1 time line with 20 events from 587 BC to 1967 | None |
| Cross Section diagrams and floor plans of Solomon’s temple, Herod’s Temple, Dome of the Rock | Yes, all three | No | No |
| Description of First Temple (Solomon’s Temple) | 30 pages + clear plastic overlay to “see inside” Temple | 1 page | 3 pages |
| Diagram of Interior of the First Temple (Solomon’s Temple) | Yes | No | No |
| Description of Second Temple (Herod’s Temple) | 40 pages + clear plastic overlay to “see inside” Temple | 79 pages | 16 pages |
| Diagram of Interior of the Second Temple | Yes | No | No |
| Description of Temple Mount after Second Temple (includes information on the Muslim shrine Dome of the Rock) | 20 pages + diagram of the floor plan of the Temple and the Dome of the Rock. | 0 | 4 pages |
| Poster of Herod’s Temple | Yes, 3-page fold-out poster, “Messiah in the Temple” | No | No |
| Poster showing the size and locations of the Temple and the Dome of the Rock (available in printed book only) | Yes, 3-page fold-out poster, “Jerusalem’s Holy Ground” (from National Geographic). Available in the printed version of this book, not the ebook or PDF versions. |
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| Diagram and explanation of High Priest’s garments | Yes | No | No |
| Price (click on link to buy) | $29.99 printed book (Hardcover) OR $26.99 PDF | $19.99 (Hardcover) | $9.99 (Paperback) |
See sample pages from the Rose Guide to the Temple. Scroll to the bottom. Click on the interior pages to enlarge.
