![What cosmic symbolism did Solomon's Temple have, what purpose did that symbolism have (and what contribution to biblical theology and spirituality does that symbolism make)? What cosmic symbolism did Solomon's Temple have, what purpose did that symbolism have (and what contribution to biblical theology and spirituality does that symbolism make)?](https://robertatkin.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Solomon-Dedicates-the-Temple-at-Jerusalem.jpg)
What cosmic symbolism did Solomon's Temple have, what purpose did that symbolism have (and what contribution to biblical theology and spirituality does that symbolism make)?
![Archaeologists startled to find remains of pregnant woman buried in King Solomon's Mines - Archaeology - Haaretz.com Archaeologists startled to find remains of pregnant woman buried in King Solomon's Mines - Archaeology - Haaretz.com](https://img.haarets.co.il/img/1.5664960/1018316866.jpg)
Archaeologists startled to find remains of pregnant woman buried in King Solomon's Mines - Archaeology - Haaretz.com
![Timna Park, Eilat, Israel, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. JAI-IS24110 | agefotostock Timna Park, Eilat, Israel, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. JAI-IS24110 | agefotostock](https://t1.thpservices.com/previewimage/gallil/c03f873331cd1e0e3c4f0a75d3dfe057/stv-1288-105.jpg)
Timna Park, Eilat, Israel, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. JAI-IS24110 | agefotostock
![Solomon left Pillars to mark the site of the Red Sea Crossing. | The Exodus and the Red Sea Crossing Solomon left Pillars to mark the site of the Red Sea Crossing. | The Exodus and the Red Sea Crossing](https://redseaexodus.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/sinaifromspace.jpg)
Solomon left Pillars to mark the site of the Red Sea Crossing. | The Exodus and the Red Sea Crossing
The Bible states that the Hebrews spent 38 years of their exodus in Kadesh-Barnea in the Sinai peninsula. Despite repeated archeological studies in the area, the site shows no signs of occupation
![Solomon left Pillars to mark the site of the Red Sea Crossing. | The Exodus and the Red Sea Crossing Solomon left Pillars to mark the site of the Red Sea Crossing. | The Exodus and the Red Sea Crossing](https://redseaexodus.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/theexodusroute.jpg)