The Temple in Man: Sacred Architecture and the Perfect Man

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Once you observe the myriad of correspondences, however, you can’t unsee them. A study of Luxor Temple reveals that the ancient Egyptians had much deeper knowledge of human anatomy (and a whole lot else) than Egyptologists give them credit for. However, the Most High [the One infinitely exalted above humanity] does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet [Isaiah] says, But we should give most of the credit to the king’s architect and head priest, a man known as ‘Amenhotep, son of Hapu.’ Together with his ancient predecessor Imhotep, this New Kingdom architect was so influential that he was worshipped as a healing deity throughout later eras. Christopher Dunn, engineer and author of Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt, was blown away when he examined these crowns in detail. He writes:

Much of Luxor Temple’s original section remains roofed over. As is typical at Theban temples, many of the shrines in this area are dedicated to Amun. And according to Luxor Temple’s unique plan, the numerous small chambers here correspond to various parts of the head. Aaron Cheak, (2011), University of Queensland, Light Broken Through the Prism of Life: René Schwaller de Lubicz and the Hermetic Problem of Salt, p477.

Like the Hypostyle Hall, the Hall of Eight Columns was once entirely roofed over. And upon entering, you’ll notice immediately that there are no columns! Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. Schwaller believed that according to Egyptian thought, the crown of the head is where man’s cerebral intelligence lies. In other words, we use this part of the brain to make comparisons and distinctions.

Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 2. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb] There is the verb expressed in the original, and it should be translated a certain man who was, &c. But deeper within the head, this is also the spot where the two hemispheres of the brain unite. And it’s also around here that twelve optical nerves are found! The New Testament writers continue to use temple language, but they are no longer concerned with a building. When they write about the temple, they are talking about the people of God. The apostle Paul writes, “do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you” (1 Cor. 6:19-20)? Schwaller's text demands that it not be just read, but that it be 'thought along with.' His scientific writings contain poetic and spiritual insights that touch the soul . . . because true science, as he conceives it, is capable of generating those insights--indeed, it demands that they be generated." The originals have been removed, though there are two Roman-style columns at the entrance to the next room. And the arch behind them was added by the Romans as well.René Adolphe Schwaller de Lubicz (December 30, 1887 – December 7, 1961), born René Adolphe Schwaller in Alsace-Lorraine, was a French Egyptologist and mystic who popularized the pseudoarchaeological idea of sacred geometry in ancient Egypt during his study of the art and architecture of the Temple of Luxor in Egypt, and his subsequent book The Temple In Man. [1] Early life [ edit ] Pulpit Commentary Verse 48. - Houses (in italics) for temples, A.V. and T.R. The word ναοῖς (here, but not in Acts 17:24) is omitted in the R.T. In Isaiah 16:12. LXX. (quoted by Meyer), χειροποίητα (plural) is used without a substantive for the "sanctuary" ( מִקְדּושׁ) of Moab. For the sentiment that the infinite God, Creator of heaven and earth, cannot be contained in a house built by the hands of men, see also 2 Chronicles 6:18, as well as the passages above quoted. Stephen justifies himself from the charge of having spoken blasphemous words against the temple by citing Isaiah 66:1. At the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful - In regard to this gate there have been two opinions, one of which supposes that it was the gate commonly called Nicanor, which led from the court of the Gentiles to the court of the women (see Plan in notes on Matthew 21:12), and the other that it was the gate at the eastern entrance of the temple, commonly called Susan. It is not easy to determine which is intended; though from the fact that what is here recorded occurred near Solomon's porch ( Acts 3:11; compare the Plan of the Temple, Matthew 21:12), it seems probable that the latter was intended. This gate was large and splendid. It was made of Corinthian brass, a most valuable metal, and made a magnificent appearance (Josephus, Jewish Wars, book 5, chapter 5, section 3). Before entering the temple, take note of the sphinx-lined walkway outside the entrance. The face on the sphinxes is that of Amenhotep III. In contrast to the ram-headed sphinxes outside Karnak, these human-headed sculptures are more fitting for the ‘Temple of Man.’ The initial glimpse of temple language occurs with the first image-bearers in the garden of Eden—Adam and Eve (Gen. 1:26-27). We’re told that Adam and Eve were made in God’s image. Images of ancient gods typically took the form of idols placed in ancient temples. So the message of Genesis 1-2 is clear: God created humanity to dwell with him and bear his image to the world. For a brief moment, there was no need for a temple structure. All of humanity lived in harmony with each other, nature, and God.