Sunday, November 19, 2017
Ancient Chronology of Jerusalem's Holy Rock
A deserted mountain nested among others, one rock from top to bottom between an eastern and western valley. Then, on its lower eastern face its first permanent home, a cave dwelling, a living space with three sleeping quarters carved neatly into the mountainside rock. A narrow single access passage into the rock provided entry. The dwelling passed through generations, but the mountain, which was periodically occupied remained mostly desolate and the cave empty of inhabitants.
A spiritual practitioner, perhaps an oracle or healer brought visitors. Temporarily dwelling on the mountain they sought advice, prayed, made offerings and moved on. Higher up the slope, a ridge with views to the stream along the eastern valley floor became the meeting place for worshipers and advice seekers.
http://israelfact.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/ancient-chronology-of-jerusalems-holy.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoPHg-7DY2AIVUH_BCh0HmArAEAEYASAAEgKfZ_D_BwE
