Let sacred buildings speak: Durham Cathedral and the Jerusalem Temple

Sacred buildings, such as Durham Cathedral and the Jerusalem Temple, possess intrinsic religious significance that extends beyond their initial human construction. This study highlights their positive dimensions, including fostering divine experiences, promoting interfaith learning, and encouraging moral and political action. By comparing these two structures, it challenges the notion of early church indifference toward sacred spaces, demonstrating their enduring capacity to influence societal values and behaviors.

Brown, D. (2016). Let sacred buildings speak: Durham Cathedral and the Jerusalem Temple. International Journal for the Study of the Christian Church, 16(2), 93–107. https://doi.org/10.1080/1474225x.2016.1179088