What the Biblical Tabernacle Would Look Like in Midtown Manhattan

What the Biblical Tabernacle Would Look Like in Midtown Manhattan

The Old Testament contains one of the oldest architectural briefs in history: A description of the Tabernacle, a portable compound that God describes as his earthly dwelling place. It’s a surprisingly specific set of guidelines—from the dimensions of the tent to the dolphin-skin roof—which have been interpreted in countless ways over the centuries. So what would it look like if it was built in modern-day Manhattan?

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