The Eschatological Role of the Jerusalem Temple: An Examination of the Jewish Writings dating from 586 BCE to 70 CE

Focusing on the significance of the Jerusalem temple within second temple Jewish writings, this research explores its potential role in eschatological events, particularly concerning the end of exile and the anticipated eschaton. It examines how ancient texts address both physical and theological exiles, emphasizing the importance of the physical gathering of Israel. By analyzing these texts through a new lens, the study seeks to uncover the temple's contributions to eschatological expectations, highlighting its historical and spiritual significance.