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There are several theories concerning the relationship between the Dome of the Rock and the Jewish temple.
There are several theories concerning the relationship between the Dome of the Rock and the Jewish temple.
The traditional "central location" theory placed the Temple where the Dome now stands and identified and Rock with the Foundation Stone. This theory was outlined by Rabbi David ben Zimra (“Radbaz” [1461–1571]).
The traditional "central location" theory placed the Temple where the Dome now stands and identified the Rock with the Foundation Stone. This theory was outlined by Rabbi David ben Zimra (“Radbaz” [1461–1571]).
The Foundation Stone was a platform in the [[Holy of Holies]] that rose "three fingers" above the Temple floor. The Holy of Holies was the resting place of the [[Ark of the Covenant]], which was lost at the time of the [[Babylonian exile]]. The rock housed under the Dome is 58 by 51 feet, larger than the entire Holy of Holies.<ref>Blidstein, Gerald Y., "[https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/even-shetiyyah Even Shetiyyah]," ''Encyclopedia Judaica'', 1996.</ref>
The Foundation Stone was a platform in the [[Holy of Holies]] that rose "three fingers" above the Temple floor. This was the resting place of the [[Ark of the Covenant]], which was lost at the time of the [[Babylonian exile]]. The rock housed under the Dome is 58 by 51 feet. Yet the Holy of Holies was only 20 by 20 cubits.<ref>Blidstein, Gerald Y., "[https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/even-shetiyyah Even Shetiyyah]," ''Encyclopedia Judaica'', 1996.</ref>
According to the "northern location" theory of Dr. Asher Kaufman, the Temple was north of the Dome, with the Holy of Holies located at what is now the Shrine of the Spirits.<ref>Kaufman, Asher Selig, "[https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/reviews/the-temple-mount/ The Temple Mount: Where Is the Holy of Holies?]" ''Bible History Daily,'' January 11, 2012.</ref>
According to the "northern location" theory of Dr. Asher Kaufman, the Temple was north of the Dome, with the Holy of Holies located at what is now the Shrine of the Spirits.<ref>Kaufman, Asher Selig, "[https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/reviews/the-temple-mount/ The Temple Mount: Where Is the Holy of Holies?]" ''Bible History Daily,'' January 11, 2012.</ref>