Were Gentiles Allowed in the Tabernacle?

Gentiles had an area within which they could penetrate the sacred precincts of the Temple. They were certainly permitted to give offerings....

Who was allowed in the outer court of the temple?

1. The outer court was open to all people, foreigners included; only menstruating women were refused admission. 2. The second court was open to all Jews and, when uncontaminated by any defilement, their wives.

What did gentiles believe in?

Gentiles had long been distained by the Jews. But Jewish prophecies said that gentiles would some day seek their God and gladly be ruled by their coming king. God intended the faith of the Jews to be given to all mankind. It was the magi, Persian gentiles, who found a way to the home of the new king.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.