Statement

The Temple became a further sign of God's presence. He was believed to dwell in its inner chamber, the Holy of Holies, and Israelites who came on pilgrim festivals such as Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot sensed that they were physically close to him.

References

1. p. 55

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   Efron, Lehmann and Weitzman. The Jews: A History. 3rd edition. New York and Abingdon: Routledge, 2019.

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