The Temple of Solomon

Preface.

XXXIII. Just as this small building is specifically intended to be demonstrated to all the youth in the schools of the Orphanage The Waisenhaus in Halle, a famous educational and charitable institution founded by August Hermann Francke., so that they may learn to understand much more clearly the Holy Scripture—to which they are daily introduced with all diligence—it has also been found advisable to construct a similar model for the Royal Pedagogium An elite preparatory school for the sons of nobility and gentry in Glaucha A suburb of Halle where the Francke Foundations were located.. Indeed, the construction of this second model has progressed so far that it is nearly completed.

XXXIV. Now, further consideration is being given to creating a model of the city of Jerusalem and the Promised Land, including its most prominent cities, mountains, valleys, rivers, and deserts, as well as the stopping places original: "mansionibus" of the Israelites during their journey from Egypt, so that these may be presented original: "fistiret," from the Latin for 'to place' or 'to stand' before the eyes of Christian viewers original: "Spectatorum". The floor plans have already been drawn on two large boards prepared for this purpose. We live in the hope that the pleasant variety of so many small buildings, appearing all at once in such great numbers to the eye of the viewer, will be observed with the same benefit original: "Nuß," an archaic spelling of Nutzen, edification, and pleasure, if not even greater.

May the Eternal and All-Good GOD—who has driven away the shadows of the Old Testament through the dawn from on high A reference to Luke 1:78, referring to the coming of Christ., Jesus Christ, and has taken away the veil from the Most Holy Place—reveal the truth of His Divine Word among us more and more. May He graciously grant that we and all Christians become and remain living temples of the Holy Spirit, in whom GOD dwells with His grace, and may He be forever glorified in all His works and benefits! May He allow all still-unconverted Jews and Heathens to reach the knowledge of the truth of Jesus Christ, and grant that the entire earth become a temple and sanctuary of His glory and honor. Thus, may the holy and highly praised name of GOD be gloriously exalted by all peoples, languages, and tongues, both here on earth and above in heaven, where GOD Himself will be the Sun and Temple of His chosen ones in the church triumphant, and be glorified from eternity to eternity! Halle, September 13th, in the year original: "Anno" 1717.