Although the most detailed descriptions of temple ritual in the Bible are descriptions of sacrificial rituals (derived from what were essentially priestly handbooks), an esoteric set of temple teachings and theology were clearly present in ancient Israel. These can be found in both incidental details in biblical narratives, and in non-biblical Israelite sources. The two attached essays investigate aspects of this temple mythos: the participation in the celestial council through visionary celestial ascent.
Colin R
/ September 11, 2012Thank you for this great insight with regards to the connections between the Divine Council of God and the Endowment, linked also with the instruction prophets receive, etc. I love the connections and the scriptural references that back them up. I appreciate you sharing this.