Leen ritmeyer is known for his work on modern marvels 1993 and beyond the truth 1998. Leen ritmeyer author of secrets of jerusalems temple mount. The following post is taken from the book by joseph lenard entitled mysteries of jesus life revealedhis birth, death, resurrection, and ascensions. The temple mount myth ep 1 temple mount report youtube.
From sinai to jerusalem by leen ritmeyer 20000101 jan 1, 1741. Animals were placed behind this wall and fodder was put in wooden boxes or baskets and placed in the windows. Without a doubt, the quest is easily the finest singular source on the topic in the world today. This has not been a problem to leen ritmeyer whose research is guaranteed to inspire bible artists worldwide. He was chief architect of the temple mount excavations directed by the late prof.
Dr leen ritmeyer the forth of our bible artist interviews is with archaeological architect dr leen ritmeyer. The first biblical mention of the name of zion is when david captured the stronghold of zion from the jebusites and called it the city of david 2 sm 5. Dr leen ritmeyers blog on biblical achaeology etana. The short book is very useful and should be required reading for anyone wanting to find out more about the history of this single hill along the east side of the mediterranean. No book is better suited to the study, understanding and development of the manmade plateau that is the focus of the world s interest the temple mount in jerusalem. Even compared to materials offered through religious jewish communities focused on the topic of the holy temple, leens book is far and away the most authoritative analysis to date. For an overview and complete chapter listing of this fascinating study, click here. Books phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. I hope to use this blog to inform people about subjects that interest. Martins research on the location of the temples in. Martins research on the location of the temples in jerusalem than dr. The preceding article espouses a new theory for the siting of the first and second temple by dr. Ive just finished reading dr leen ritmeyers excellent book the quest which is a study of the archaeology of the temple mount.
Click to read more about secrets of jerusalems temple mount by leen ritmeyer. Leen has been part of every major jerusalem excavation, and published several books about the holy sites history. Read about it here the details of secret, offlimits digging are real. Leen ritmeyer, originally from holland, is an archaeological architect who has been involved in all of jerusalems major excavations. Mounce, including basics of biblical greek grammar, and basics of biblical greek workbook, and more on. It is important and useful to remind readers that you worked directly for dr. Cantorum chamber choir for allowing me to use their music. Discover how many of the sites and landmarks mentioned in the bible can be see today in the modern streets of jerusalem.
The architectural development of the temple mount in jerusalem. The mount of olives is located to the east of the kedron valley. The majority of israeli and foreign archaeologists agree that the central location, currently the site of the dome of the rock, is the best location for the ancient temple. Apr 30, 2015 leen and kathleen ritmeyer met in 1975 on the temple mount excavations in jerusalem. Jerusalem in the year 30 ad second revised edition, books. Jul 24, 2008 so we employed the skills of archaeological architect leen ritmeyer, widely considered the worlds leading authority on jerusalems temple mount. This book, drawn from his phd dissertation at the university of manchester in england, is carefully researched, clearly written, well documented, and.
Dr leen ritmeyers holds a doctorate from the university of manchester, england, the subject of his dissertation being. Ritmeyer is among the most knowledgeable archaeologists alive with respect to jerusalems temple mount. Ritmeyer has sketched many of the reconstruction drawings that you see in books and on posters. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kathleen ritmeyer travel back in time with jerusalem in the year 30 ad. According to ritmeyer, the original temple mount platform measured 500 cubits by 500 cubits. What is the archeological evidence on the temple mount. Topography of jerusalem ritmeyer archaeological design. Leen ritmeyer is the author of secrets of jerusalems temple mount 3. Sacks of provender were stored in the other half of the room. I was the square supervisor of this square for 4 weeks.
It wouldnt matter with respect to attempts to erase the jewish altar remnants if leen ritmeyer is right see the link at the bottom of the linked post and especially if. In his book the quest, he summarizes the best and most reliable documents on the temple mount in jerusalem looking at the 3,000 year period from king davids time until the present day. When solomon finished building the temple he brought the ark of the covenant out of the city of david, which is zion 1 kgs 8. Jerusalem in the time of nehemiah, leen and kathleen ritmeyer. Is leen ritmeyer wrong about the location of sodom. In the foreground, a dolmen can be seen that belonged to a huge megalithic field. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Much of what follows in this post is excerpted from the article, a critique by dr. Ritmeyer was the chief architect of the temple mount excavations which took place in jerusalem after the sixday war. Do we really know if they stood on the temple mount. One views ancient sites with new clarity on every level. Martin in his book,the temples that jerusalem forgot, which was first published back in 1994. Buy secrets of jerusalems temple mount updated, enlarged by ritmeyer, leen, ritmeyer, kathleen, shanks, hershel isbn.
Leen ritmeyer and archaeological researcher and writer kathleen ritmeyer explains what archaeology can teach us about this holy ground. Leen has served as conservator or architect at dozens of excavations in israel from dan to beersheva, including sites as prominent as arad, bet shean, ashdod, and banias. Many bible artists, including myself, struggle when it comes to illustrating truly authentic biblical buildings. The following is an excerpt from ritmeyers lecture as published by baptist press. Understanding the holy temple jesus knew 2017 understanding the holy temple of the old testament 2016. This is a terrific book and i would highly recommend it to bible artists. Sodom tall elhammam ritmeyer archaeological design. The result of years of study and research, this book combines text, photographs, and reconstructions to present the archaeology of jerusalem, whose remains survive even today.
The modern scholars have redrawn ancient jerusalem maps to suit these new ideas. This first season of the temple mount report with doron. Leen is probably the leading scholar on the topic of the temples on the temple mount. In a lecture at new orleans baptist theological seminary, archaeologist leen ritmeyer said that he has found the location of solomons temple. Leen ritmeyer architect even casual followers of biblical archaeology have probably heard of leen ritmeyer. Jerusalem at the time of jesus ebook 9781426720154 by dr. At present, renewed excavations are being carried out under leadership of dr. Dr leen ritmeyer s holds a doctorate from the university of manchester, england, the subject of his dissertation being.
Ancient jerusalem, from melchizedek up to the time of king hezekiah, was located on the eastern hill, between the kedron and central tyropoeon valleys. Videos from experts that prove the bible is inspired learn. Michael lyon for his design elements and feedback of the temple model. Leen ritmeyer, who served as an archaeological architect during the excavations at the foot of the temple mount from 19681977, defended this location. The following article is a scholarly response by dr.
Leen and kathleen ritmeyer met in 1975 on the temple mount excavations in jerusalem. Brian olson for the beautiful 3d solomon temple renders. No one is better qualified from a professional sense to critique dr. Discover book depositorys huge selection of leen ritmeyer books online. Here, in this carvedout place, stood the ark of the covenant. Leen ritmeyer for his excellent books and personal help.
Asher kaufman the al kas hypothesis introduced tuvia sagiv the southern al aqsa location theory norma robertson dr. Revealing the temple mount in jerusalem leen ritmeyer on. Ritmeyer has published several books, some together with his wife, kathleen, including. Feb 08, 2011 read about it here the details of secret, offlimits digging are real. Apr 19, 2018 busting modern myths about the temple mount setting the facts straight concerning the much contested topic of the location of the temples. Ritmeyer archaeological design for the latest research, analysis. Leen ritmeyer, the highly respected and brilliant archaeological designer, produces the finest dimensional drawings and models in the archaeological world. There is a controversial theory regarding the alleged location of the first and second temples as proposed by the late dr. Dr john hellawell explains how many of our supposedly modern hygiene practices actually date back thousands of years as described in the early books of the bible. Kathleen ritmeyer by author leen ritmeyer jan 1, 2010.
Ritmeyer archaeological design for the latest research. There has been a bit of a buzz in some popculture circles this year regarding where the ancient, holy temples stood. These artistic restorations and photographs will transport you back 2,000 years. Martins book the temples that jerusalem forgot and his abridgment found on the ask web page. Benjamin mazar and of the jewish quarter excavations in the old city of jerusalem directed by the late prof. For a good summary of the various theories see leen and kathleen ritmeyer. Steve collins, the excavator of tall elhammam has identified it as biblical site of sodom. Secrets of jerusalems temple mount by leen ritmeyer. In the eighth puzzle piece of my search for the true location of herods temple i present evidence for the case presented by dr. So we employed the skills of archaeological architect leen ritmeyer, widely considered the worlds leading authority on jerusalems temple mount. Leen ritmeyer, born in 1945, decoded the temple mount in jerusalem over a period of more than 30 years research.
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