Season 1: Episode 5
All about the Second Temple
Date Aired: 11/14/2022
The Second Temple in Jerusalem was a wonder of the ancient world and the center of Jewish life. In this episode, Dave and Helen describe the grandeur of the Temple complex after a major upgrade under Herod the Great, how Temple sacrifices worked, and why moneychangers played an important role (even if Jesus wasn’t a fan).
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