Temple Veil
19,00 €
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Description
The stock image shows the veil of the temple in Jerusalem, which is a significant element in the Jewish religious tradition. The veil served as a physical barrier between the Holy of Holies, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept, and the rest of the temple. According to Jewish tradition, only the high priest was allowed to enter the Holy of Holies, and only once a year on the Day of Atonement. The veil was made of fine linen and was adorned with images of cherubim.
In the New Testament, the veil of the temple is also significant. It is said that when Jesus died on the cross, the veil was torn in two from top to bottom, symbolizing the end of the separation between God and humanity. This event is considered a powerful symbol of the Christian belief in the sacrifice of Jesus as the path to salvation and redemption.
The image of the temple veil can be used to represent the importance of religious traditions and the symbolic significance of physical elements in those traditions. It can also be used to represent the concept of unity and connection between God and humanity, as symbolized by the tearing of the veil in the Christian tradition.