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- For other uses, see Temple (disambiguation).
Etymology
The word is derived from the both more and less specific Latin word templum ("sacred place"). Initially, the templum was a section (from Greek temnein - to cut or divide) carved out of the heavens, used by the augurs for divination. - see Roman temple. It is interesting to note that this spatial division has its temporal equivalent with tempus (the time) deriving from the same temnein origin, as a division of the duration.
Religious Terminology
A temple is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites (as in masonry). It is a general term for a house of worship. More on [ Temple ]
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@JonasFiel I think it's going to take Jesus himself throwing them out of their temples before that happens.
contranym (Rob Keenan) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:50:38 -0000
@JonasFiel I think it's going to take Jesus himself throwing them out of their temples before that happens.
Writing News Articles About Temples http://ff.im/-dymTX
CarlosCalazans (Carlos Calazans) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:49:12 -0000
Writing News Articles About Temples http://ff.im/-dymTX
@jeezjeanmarie OMG- I still order Shirley Temples! Have loved them since I was a kid.
DawnMariaAZ (Dawn Maria) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:07 -0000
@jeezjeanmarie OMG- I still order Shirley Temples! Have loved them since I was a kid.
She continued to Chris Brown me, trying to bore her fingers through my temples & capping it off with a brief choke during shoulder "massage"
Loho (Loho) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:41:07 -0000
She continued to Chris Brown me, trying to bore her fingers through my temples & capping it off with a brief choke during shoulder "massage"
Why Mormons Build Temples http://ff.im/dykLR
TheNightWriterz (Night Photo Podcast) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:36:30 -0000
Why Mormons Build Temples http://ff.im/dykLR
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TheNightWriterz (Night Photo Podcast) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:29:53 -0000
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Architectural Drawings of Temples in Bagan - Drawings and history of the most important architectural complex in Myanmar by the Department of Architecture, Yangon Institute of Technology.
Beijing Service: Temple of Heaven - First built in 1420, it was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came to worship the God of Heaven. Illustrated history and description of this World Heritage site.
Meta Description: [ Temple of Heaven is situated south of Beijing. It was first built in 1420. Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came to perform worship to the God of Heaven and pray for good harvests. ]
Buddhist Temples - The Virtual Museum of Japanese arts gives an overview of the history of pagoda and hall temple forms in Japan, together with photographs and histories of famous examples.
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Daladamaluwa Temple, Sri Lanka - Study by Waseda University, Japan. Aerial photograph; reconstruction model. Japanese language version available.
Indian Temples - Patrick George provides a photograph of a temple at Khajuraho and drawings which clarify its structure.
Lycian Influence on Indian Cave Temples - Architect Takeo Kamia investigates the relationship between ancient Indian cave temples and Lycian sarcophagi and cave tombs.
Meta Description: [ Report on the Relationship between Lycian Architecture and the Indian Cave Temples by Takeo Kamiya, architect visiting remains in Lycia ]
Multimedia Comparative Studies of Traditional Chinese Temples - A study by the Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong. Plans, computer models and commentary on a selection of temples. Includes a simulation of the effect of rainfall on temples from four different dynasties.
Salt Range Temples, Pakistan - Professor Michael Meister, University of Pennsylvania, provides expandable photographs and explains his project to analyse these monuments from the 6th to 11th centuries.
Templenet - Provides an illustrated guide to over 2000 Indian temples with pointers to their architectural, cultural, religious and historical significance and tourist information.
Meta Description: [ Templenet - The Ultimate Source of Information on Indian Temples features
over 2000 temples with pointers to their architectural, cultural, religious, historical significance and
travel related information. ]
Temples - Images and information on well-known temples of all periods across the world, from Great Buildings Online.
Meta Description: [ Temples in the Great Buildings Online. ]
Temples - The British Museum provides a readable, illustrated introduction to the temples of Ancient Egypt. Includes an interactive reconstruction of a New Kingdom temple.
The Virtual Museum of Cham Architecture - Christopher Gribbin supplies photographs and information about the temples of the mediaeval Vietnamese kingdom of Champa, by site and by feature.
Meta Description: [ Explore photographs and information about the architecture of the mediaeval Vietnamese kingdom of Champa. ]
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