And E3 transformed to meet them, building physical spaces that
served as temples for the digital worlds they represent.
For example, in eastern North America, probably near the spot known today as St. Louis, the Cahokia people constructed tall mounds of earth that
served as temples or meeting places.
Complete with dating free online totally sites profiles and a culture of that would
serve as a temple of the holy spirit within you, which.
It probably
served as a temple, and has some of the most interesting and elaborate friezes of all the structures in Xunantunich.
En route, stop to tour the Tulum Ruins, an anthropological site centered around a massive Castillo (castle), which
served as a temple or fortress, and overlooks the sea.
Initially
serving as a temple, today it demonstrates a fine example of Inca city planning.
Not exact matches
The
temple served as the headquarters of an organization once headed by King, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Corinth was not destroyed because Sodom was supposed to
serve as the example, it having been destroyed centuries before the Greek
temple prost / itution in Corinth.
Acts 17:24 - 28 «24 The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in
temples made with hands; 25 nor is He
served by human hands,
as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things; 26 and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation, 27 that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; 28 for in Him we live and move and exist,
as even some of your own poets have said, «For we also are His children.»»
People look at this from the stand point of NOW... the early religious building were built to overwhelm and scare people so
as to control them... early religious structure were not for the people to ENTER... they were places where the priest visited to
SERVE THE GODS THAT LIVE OR VISITED THERE... AND GET MESSAGES FROM THE SECRET UNSEEN GODS to convey to the people... this goes back even before the great Egyptian
temples and gods... way way back into prehistory.
So it was, that while he was
serving as priest before God in the order of his division, according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense when he went into the
temple of the Lord.
Furthermore, «those [scholars] who write about Jesus» desire to return the
Temple to its «original,» «true» purpose, the «pure» worship of God, seem to forget that the principal function of any
temple is to
serve as a place for sacrifice, and that sacrifices require the supply of suitable animals» and, by implication, money - changers to facilitate their sale.
This study of Genesis 2:8 - 15 looks at why Genesis 2 is a
temple text describing the
temple of God, how humanity
serves as both the statue of God and the priesthood of God in the
temple, and why the role of humanity
as the priesthood involves protecting.
It should be borne in mind, in the second place, that there continued to exist within the Islamic Society churches, monasteries, synagogues, and
temples serving Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians, and others; that all these survived, not
as ghost communities or depressed classes, but
as communities of living men and women who pursued their callings, professed their faith openly, and entered into polemics in defense of it; who continued to develop their religious, philosophical, and scientific legacies; and who were at all times in communication with their Muslim neighbors.
The text is not concerned with material origins, but rather the cosmos -
as -
temple, and its completion is complete with the creation of humanity, for unlike other cultures where the gods created humanity to
serve them, here, god creates this cosmos
as his
temple — but
as a place for humanity.
It is designed to
serve as a practical resource for clergymen, mental health professionals, and lay leaders in churches and
temples.
Only in this way will God's
temple in the world rise up, not
as a
temple built with human hands, but
as a the people of God who follow Jesus into the world to love and
serve whomever we meet.
We love: the frequent specials, which bring hard - to - find Laotian traditions (such
as the «
temple tray,»
served for Asian New Year) to D.C.
Bali, famous for its surf, beaches and
temples, attracted nearly 5 million visitors last year, and its airport
serves as a transport hub for the chain of islands in Indonesia's eastern archipelago.
These frames are strong, yet lightweight and flexible, and the rubber grips in the
temples keep these sunnies in place
as you
serve up some heat from the baseline or sprint up to the net.
Taxpayer money should not be spent building grandiose
temples when the functional equivalent would
serve just
as well.
It was a foolish idea,
as only priests
served the goddesses of the great city
temples, while the priestesses
served gods.
Built in 1921
as a
temple and later transformed into a theater, the building is now a LEED platinum hotel, with locally - sourced construction materials, a geothermal heating system and even organic and fair - trade items
served in the on - site café.
Temple and societies in Bali has a unique bond in which a
temple serves as part of identity of a society.
Reaching 2,720 metres above sea level, a number of
temples and terraces are located on the summit of Huayna Picchu and would have
served as the residence for the high priest and the local virgins.
The
temple and its various structures exploit the terrain that surrounds it with a large granite rock that juts out from the mountain
serving as the base of the complex.
The ruins of more than 3,000 palaces,
temples, ceremonial platforms, ball courts, and plazas dot this UNESCO World Heritage Site that once
served as a religious, social, and political hub for the Mayan people.
The meaning of the word «lempuyang» which
serves as the name of this sacred
temple has long been a subject of dispute.
Vihara Dharmayana is an old Chinese Buddhist
temple that provides a glimpse to Kuta's past and
serves as a peaceful Read More»
Turn right for the funky neighbourhood known
as Petitenget, with its ancient sea
temple, La Lucciola with atmospheric beachfront Italian dining and Motel Mexicola which
serves Mexican - themed food in colourful retro surrounds.
Known
as Hanoi's cultural district, Old Quarter attracts travellers looking to experience glimpses of previous generations
as it is home to traditional markets, Buddhist
temples, and commercial streets that have been
serving the locals for hundreds of years.
The
temple faced west ward where Mount Batur and remains of its solidified black lavas
serve as backdrop and Lake Batur stretches far down the slope, enhanced the beauty of nature around the
temple.
Despite its lofty appearance and elaborate decorations, the Castillo likely
served as an administrative hub, not a
temple, according to the visitor's center.
Serving as homes away from home, Saigon's most popular serviced apartments are also located within the city centre with close proximity to public transport, making them incredibly convenient to explore Saigon's numerous markets, Buddhist
temples, historical landmarks, lively bars, and stylish restaurants.
The Inca Trail is, of course, a journey to Machu Picchu, but along the way you pass through nearly a dozen other Inca sites, from simple check points for the couriers who
served as a precursor to the two - legged Pony Express, to elaborate villages,
temples, and agricultural terraces.
Amadea Resort and Villas Seminyak is a great option for those looking for a cosy and conveniently located hotel in the exciting beach resort area of Seminyak Beach.The four - star hotel is centrally located along one of the Seminyak streets, Jalan Kayu Aya, which is lined with among the best dining and nightlife spots on the island.The is within only a half - hour transfer north from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban, and the calm and gorgeous coasts of Seminyak, including Petitenget Beach and its namesake landmark
temple, are only a ten - minute drive from the hotel.The hotel also
serves as a great base to explore the neighbouring areas of Kuta and Legian, only a 20 - minute drive away.
It is a Hindu
temple showcasing impressive sunset view at the stony tip, of which, according to the myth, the chiseled rocks have
served as the seating of Brahma's, the god of creation.
The peak looms over and
serves much
as an important backdrop to most of the other attractions you'll see here, such
as the island's largest
temple complex, water palaces and even some of the island's most popular spots for diving, of which East Bali is also best known for.
If you're a non-diver, these hotels in Tulamben can
serve as comfortable places to get back to after exploring the local life and cultures of the surrounding Balinese villages, which features ancient sea
temples and unique sightseeing spots,
as well
as scenic viewpoints around the coast and down south to the neighbouring dive resort area of Amed.
As guests gently travel through Malaysia, passing rural landscapes,
temples and ancient villages, they can spend time with the chef and get a personalised signed copy of his latest book «Salt Grill: Fine Dining for the Whole Family» after his clean and contemporary three - course dinner has been
served.
Tanah lot is another major
temple that's constructed off the coast of a rock and
serves as an excellent sunset point.
These
temples serve as cultural sanctuaries where daily events such
as temple festivals are held in honor of gods and the Balinese people.
However, they have become more complex in various aspects, and they are thematically unique (the third dungeon, for example,
serves as a waterwheel factory, while the first one is a stone and wood
temple used by the Deku for their worship).
In a 1984 Artforum review, Thomas McEvilley, a classicist new to the world of contemporary art, made the case that the Museum of Modern Art in New York
served as an exclusionary
temple to certain high - minded Modernists — namely, Picasso, Matisse, and Pollock — who, in fact, took many of their innovations from native cultures.
The artist Theaster Gates is creating his first permanent outdoor commission ever, a structure in the form of a small, circular Renaissance
temple that he hopes will
serve as a sanctuary for the community.
To prepare the auditorium for the Christmas season, McCarten and two other local artists, Mary Jennings and Lynn Westergren, worked round - the - clock on two large panels, two text panels, and a pair of fabric pieces to
serve as backdrops, all of them intended to project a visual representation of Acts 5:20: «Go stand in the
temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.»