I'd like a detailed description of the rituals inside the Holy of Holies in the Temple

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What went on in there behind the veil? I can’t find any website describing in detail, and I want detail (!) on what the high priest did in the presence of the Ark. Anyone know? What did they do in there after the Ark was gone?
 
SyroMalankara said:
shalomnyc.org/feasts/yom_kippur.htm
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However, this website is from a Christian perspective. It says that after the destruction of the Temple, prayers, fasting, and good deeds could not compensate for the lack of a blood atonement on Yom Kippur, and that the former acts are unbiblical. This is not correct; in fact, the Hebrew Bible is replete with verses that reveal blood sacrifice is the weakest of atonements and that G-d prefers prayers, fasting, and good deeds. Further, the High Priest could atone only for unintentional sins, not intentional ones according to the Hebrew Bible. Finally, even during the era of the Temple, many poor Jews could not get there and they offered flour instead of blood atonement. More important, they relied on prayer, fasting, and charity.
 
meltzerboy said:
However, this website is from a Christian perspective. It says that after the destruction of the Temple, prayers, fasting, and good deeds could not compensate for the lack of a blood atonement on Yom Kippur, and that the former acts are unbiblical. This is not correct; in fact, the Hebrew Bible is replete with verses that reveal blood sacrifice is the weakest of atonements and that G-d prefers prayers, fasting, and good deeds. Further, the High Priest could atone only for unintentional sins, not intentional ones according to the Hebrew Bible. Finally, even during the era of the Temple, many poor Jews could not get there and they offered flour instead of blood atonement. More important, they relied on prayer, fasting, and charity.
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Yes. I would also suggest reading Dr Jacob Milgrom’s commentary on Leviticus (Chapter 16) in the Anchor Bible Series. He is the scholar of scholars when it comes to Temple ritual. And yes, stick to the Jewish commentaries if you want the best response. I tend not to like the ‘Christianization’ of Temple rites.
 
I have The Jewish Encyclopedia: A descriptive record of the history, religion, literature, and customs of the Jewish People from the earliest times (12 volumes).

It contains writing by 400+ scholars and specialists, many of who are Jewish. It’s been in print, I believe since 1906, and is academically acclaimed.
 
Neofight said:
I have The Jewish Encyclopedia: A descriptive record of the history, religion, literature, and customs of the Jewish People from the earliest times (12 volumes).

It contains writing by 400+ scholars and specialists, many of who are Jewish. It’s been in print, I believe since 1906, and is academically acclaimed.
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I have the Jewish Encyclopedia too. It is an excellent resource, and yes, academically acclaimed. Plus, it’s fun just picking up and reading.
 
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