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The Byzantine Church at Khirbet el-Maqatir: Does Its Structure Resemble the Temple?

Non-Technical - Apr 30, 2014 - by Leen Ritmeyer PhD

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Excerpt On February 8, 2014, a symposium was held at Houston Baptist University in conjunction with the new archaeological exhibit, " Khirbet el-Maqatir: History of a Biblical Site." In this video, Dr. Leen Ritmeyer presents, "Does the Byzantine Church at Khirbet el-Maqatir Reflect the Sacred Architecture of the Temple in Jerusalem?" Continue reading

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