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...CONTENTS PAGE
THE
TABERNACLE

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This model is built on a
scale of one inch per cubit. Its dimensions are 30 inches by ten inches
by ten inches.
My
purpose in building this and the other articles here is that by
studying the Scriptures in detail in order to build these objects I
learn much more than I would by merely reading the words.
Another
advantage that has come from this project is that I am now seen as the
"expert" on the Bible by those who showed no interest in what I had to
say before this effort. This causes me to be asked at times to teach
what I have learned.
Prior to
building this model I made two others, pictures and story regarding
these given elsewhere. This one I spent a great deal more time making
it, intending it to be a show piece for future displays or lectures
If you're a
Star Wars fan you might recognize the characters I used for Moses and
Arron. Obie Wan Kanobi (bad spelling), which is just the right size,
was about the only one I could find that didn't have some odd costume
that made it unusuable.
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ARK
OF THE COVENANT
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This Ark and its case was
the first project I attempted. I was very fortunate to find the parts
that I needed in this small town, and many of the parts were just the
right amount, an inch or two less and I wouldn't have enough to make it.
It seems
to me that the wings as described when Cherubims are mentioned, they
take a prime position in the picture presented. For this reason I gave
strong emphasis to the wings. Also, the top of the Ark stands
just a few inches above the knees on the average person. The one time a
year that the Ark was approached, there was a lot happening at the
time. It seems to me that plenty of room would be needed in this area,
which I provided for.
The Ark
model is about 1/5 actual size.
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SOLOMON'S
TEMPLE
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I studied
all four Temples in depth, and found some interesting comparisons. The
only one we have any real description of is Solomon's Temple, which
lacks a great deal of in-depth detail in the Scriptures. Much detail is
given regarding Ezekiel's Temple, but it doesn't fit Solomon's but
slightly. Zerubbable's Temple was an inferior attempt to recreate
Solomon's, and Herod's Temple, the one we think of today, was built to
the glory of a man, and has little to do with God.
This
model is on the small side, my not intending to build it in the first
place. It was rather fun and informative however. It measures about
half the size of the Tabernacle, but it fits well where I have it
placed. The Temple only took a short time to build, since most of the
complicated parts are hidden inside the building.
If you're
interested in building a model such as this one, you might be
interested in some little tricks I used in the building of it. The
straight pieces of wood used are different sizes of craft sticks,
needing less cutting. The wheels of the laver bases are tiny washers
glued to the balsa wood bases. The "sea" is a brass fitting I found in
the brass tubing section of the local hardware store. The pillar bases
are self-tightening nuts that fit tight on the wood dowels, and the
tops of the pillars are pieces I found at a jewelry store.
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HIGH
PRIEST REGALIA

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Lots of
sewing on this costume. I had a hard time finding the "jewels" for the
breastplate. As a base for the breastplate I used an embroidary sheet,
a plastic piece with lots of little holes. For the border I wound
several strands of gold rope together and stitched them to the base
just described.
For the
shoulder pieces I used plastic rings bought from the local store, and
the cases are bolo tie conches.
I
wanted to use "stones" of the same size for the breastplate,
but I
was lucky to be given these by a man who use to make costumes for
plays. Some of the stones are painted in order to cause them to vary
more in color than they would otherwise. Since no one knows what kind
of stone many of them described are, it didn't matter what went where
or how closely they are to those described in the Bible.
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MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS
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Most of the instruments presented here are not playable,since
that is not my purpose in making them. In fact, most of them are made
with polyester cord rather than wire or nylon as strings.
I will be
adding photos to this section as I make more to add to the display.
I've researched the musical instruments used during the time of the
Bible, and not much is known for sure. But I made some simple copies of
some in order to show what they might have been like. A fuller
description of what I found is located in the story section of this web
site. David's harp in the picture to the left, is not like what he
would have used, nor is it a harp, but a lyre. However, it is the
traditional image representing what he played.
Some
instruments such as the shofars I purchased, since I have no way to
raise my own, however, I have considered carving such things.
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MISC
ARTICLES
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Most of the items here were not made by me, but I purchased
them
to use as an example of what the Bible is referring to. The lamp I made
of some air-dry clay bought locally, and the alabaster vase is a tiny
painted piece of wood carved into a vase.
It seems as if
I spend a lot more time making a case for the projects I attempt then I
do in making the items to be housed in them. However, my living in a
small place I don't have much space to store the items. Also, in order
to carry the display, I need to have them enclosed so they can be
carried and stacked.
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NOT
BIBLICAL, but craft objects nonetheless.
This box I made for a neighbor. |
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THIS
SHOESHINE
BOX I made for my doctor as a retirement gift. I enjoy
experimenting with novel projects. |
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