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Warning Inscription, Herod’s Temple ‎Paul knew that his reputation—a bad one, to his enemies—preceded him to Jerusalem after his third missionary journey. Also, Agabus warned him of trouble brewing ( Acts 21:10–11 ). Still, the turn of events may have surprised Paul. His enemies falsely accused him of bringing a Gentile into the Temple enclosure. The penalty? Death for the Gentile, as this Greek warning inscription from that enclosure’s wall, tersely states. The sign, now in Istanbul’s Archeology Museum, specifies no penalty for the Jew bringing a Gentile there, but it was understood that he too would die. ‎ Acts 21:10–11, 28, Acts 24:17–18 ‎Image by Tamar Hayardeni, from Wikimedia Commons. License: Free use, attribution required

Herod’s Temple Figure 5.6. The Second Temple, as reconstructed in the Holyland Hotel model of ancient Jerusalem. The large outer court is the Court of the Gentiles, where Jesus’ indictment of the temple occurred. (Photo courtesy of the Holyland Hotel and Todd Bolen [BiblePlaces.com])

Herod’s Temple ‎The inner courts of Herod’s Temple were accessible by 10 gates, through which only Jews could enter. Once inside, there were several chambers and a courtyard where sacrifices were made. At one end was the Holy Place—a two-room sanctuary used by Jewish priests. Herod’s Second Temple and Temple Mount expansive building project was completed in approximately 62–64 AD, only to be destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.