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(2) The great Jewish philosopher Maimonides (Rambam) writes that the temple will be built by the King-Messiah (the Anointed One) after he strengthens his throne. This is similar to the time of David and Solomon: after David defeated the enemies of Israel, his son Solomon built the temple. Thus, if the future King-Messiah is able to do this, it will be irrefutable proof that he is indeed the Messiah whom the Jewish people have waited for so long.
Many commentators combine both approaches:
Saadia Gaon says that initially, the people will build the temple, and then the Shekhina (Divine Presence) will descend upon it, just as it did during the time of Moses and King Solomon. According to Maharsha, the Third Temple will unite all the synagogues of the world, which will miraculously gather in one place to form the Third Temple, which will be sent from heaven already fully constructed. At the same time, there is also the opinion that the temple will be built by people, possibly even before the coming of the Messiah. This view is supported by Rashi’s commentary on the book of the prophet Ezekiel, where he states that the description of the temple is necessary “so that they can build it at the proper time.” In any case, Rashi repeatedly writes in his commentaries on the Tanakh and Talmud that the commandment to build the temple was given to the Jewish people for all generations. Maimonides also states in his writings that the commandment to build the temple remains relevant for all generations. For this reason, many contemporary rabbis believe that no hypothetical situation can, according to their understanding of Rashi and Maimonides, absolve the Jewish people from the obligation to build the temple, thus canceling the Torah’s commandment. In their view, a king was only needed for the construction of the First Temple, which was meant to signify “the place which the Lord will choose.” However, since that place is already known, a king of Israel is no longer required for the construction of the temple, as happened with the building of the Second Temple.”
So, what can I say about this? Why, especially after Valentina’s greeting, did I pay attention and think about what the Third Temple really is? Because it’s Petersburg. And again, a silly joke, right? We read in Wikipedia about immortality and how many rulers, who were far from spiritual,
Many commentators combine both approaches:
Saadia Gaon says that initially, the people will build the temple, and then the Shekhina (Divine Presence) will descend upon it, just as it did during the time of Moses and King Solomon. According to Maharsha, the Third Temple will unite all the synagogues of the world, which will miraculously gather in one place to form the Third Temple, which will be sent from heaven already fully constructed. At the same time, there is also the opinion that the temple will be built by people, possibly even before the coming of the Messiah. This view is supported by Rashi’s commentary on the book of the prophet Ezekiel, where he states that the description of the temple is necessary “so that they can build it at the proper time.” In any case, Rashi repeatedly writes in his commentaries on the Tanakh and Talmud that the commandment to build the temple was given to the Jewish people for all generations. Maimonides also states in his writings that the commandment to build the temple remains relevant for all generations. For this reason, many contemporary rabbis believe that no hypothetical situation can, according to their understanding of Rashi and Maimonides, absolve the Jewish people from the obligation to build the temple, thus canceling the Torah’s commandment. In their view, a king was only needed for the construction of the First Temple, which was meant to signify “the place which the Lord will choose.” However, since that place is already known, a king of Israel is no longer required for the construction of the temple, as happened with the building of the Second Temple.”
So, what can I say about this? Why, especially after Valentina’s greeting, did I pay attention and think about what the Third Temple really is? Because it’s Petersburg. And again, a silly joke, right? We read in Wikipedia about immortality and how many rulers, who were far from spiritual,