Herod's Temple

Herod’s Temple, also known as the Second Temple, was a grand reconstruction of the original temple in Jerusalem, expanded by King Herod the Great around 20 B.C. It stood as the center of Jewish worship and sacrifice, symbolising national pride and devotion to God. The temple complex was massive, featuring white stone walls, gold accents, and courtyards for worshippers. It’s where Jesus taught and overturned the money changers’ tables. Despite its beauty and importance, it was destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D., fulfilling Jesus’ prophecy that “not one stone would be left upon another” (Matthew 24:2).