REL/JSP 302 Second Temple Judaism

Spiritualizing the Temple

Readings questions on Schiffman 471-72; b.t. Menahot 110a-b (handout); John 2:13-22; 1 Corinthians 3

1. What do you think was the continuing significance of the Jerusalem Temple after its destruction in 70 C.E.?
2. How did the development and function of scripture effect later attitude towards the Temple?