Episode 174 Remembering the Temple: The Artists vs. The Jews

Ezekiel’s vision parallels the way in which the Jewish people visualized the Temple after it was gone.

In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik analyzes two paintings depicting the destruction of the Temple. You can view them here:

Click here to see “The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus” by David Roberts

Click here to see “The Destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem” by Francesco Hayez

He also references an article on these paintings (and others) by Richard McBee. You can read it here.

Text: Ezekiel 40-43

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