temple
temple Place of worship for Jews and members of many other religions. Temples were a grand architectural focal point in the religion and culture of ancient Egypt and the Near East. In Mesopotamia, they took the form of elaborate towers called ziggurats. Greek and Roman temples, with beautifully carved statues and columns, were houses fit for the gods. In Judaism, the term refers specifically to the first and second Temple built in Jerusalem. Today, Jews worship in a local synagogue. Temples also exist as places of worship for Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs. Some Evangelical Christian sects and the Mormon Church use the term.
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