The Gate Of Heaven: The History And Symbolism Of The Temple In Jerusalem

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Book Title: Gate of Heaven : the History and Symbolism of the Temple in Jerusalem

Item Length: 9.2in.

Item Height: 0.5in.

Item Width: 6.1in.

Author: Margaret Barker

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Topic: Judaism / Rituals & Practice, Middle East / Israel & Palestine, Subjects & Themes / Religious, Biblical Studies / General, Customs & Traditions

Publisher: Sheffield Phonix Press

Publication Year: 2008

Genre: Art, Religion, History, Social Science

Item Weight: 10.8 Oz

Number of Pages: 212 Pages