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Israel Tour Pictures - Dome of the Rock and Temple Mount in Jerusalem

From Mary Fairchild, About.com

A view of the Dome of the Rock and Temple Mount in Jerusalem taken from the Mount of Olives.

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Dome of the Rock

Dome of the Rock and Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Text and Image: © Kichura
The Dome of the Rock, a plot of land on an elevated stone platform is located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. This area is sacred to Jews, Christians, and Moslems. Jews believe the Exodus Israelites first sanctified the site. Earlier, Abraham brought his son, Isaac, to Mount Moriah to sacrifice him upon a rock that extended from the center of the platform.

Genesis 22:2
Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about." (NIV)

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