The Temple Mount is a walled-in area in the Old City of Jerusalem. The walls date back to the first century BCE, when the Second Jewish Temple was built. The large supporting walls were built around the top of a hill called Mount Moriah. This hill is recognized in both Jewish and Islamic tradition as the area where Abraham offered his son as a sacrifice to God.

Question

Read the passage. Why is Temple Mount important to Jewish people? Check all that apply.

It was the site of the Exodus from Egypt.
It is believed to be the place where Abraham offered to sacrifice his son to God.
It is the site of the First Temple, which was erected by King Solomon.
It was once home to the container holding the Torah.

Answer 1

The important reasons for Jewish people regarding the Temple Mount from the provided options are:

• It is believed to be the place where Abraham offered to sacrifice his son to God.
• It is the site of the First Temple, which was erected by King Solomon.

The other options mentioned (the Exodus from Egypt and the container holding the Torah) are not directly related to the significance of the Temple Mount.