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Does a Catholic altar have to be marble?
No, but the altar top should be stone of some sort, and a permanent altar should be unmovable.
What could you find in an ancient temple?
Golden altar of incense and an altar of burnt offering for starters and maybe ancient things for what is that thing for
What things are in a Synagogue?
a pulpit, bimah, star of david, altar, ark, torah
How do you set up a Pagan altar?
Paganism is a very personal path. Everything about your path is a reflection of you. Make sure your altar reflects that too. The more personal you make it the better. Some people have their altar stay up all year and it isn't uncommon to see people have more than one altar. Some may have one altar and change it as the Wheel of the Year turns. First think about where you want to put it. Do you want everyone to see it? Do you live in an place where you'd like to keep your altar private? You may wish to just create a "portable altar" Find a nice box or bag to keep your tools in, that way it can be put away and hidden. It can be as small as a corner on a nightstand to your whole coffee table. It can be as simple as a floating candle with a plant next to it. Anything that feels right to you belongs on your altar. Though there is no right or wrong way to set your alter up. You do want to include the elements Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Usually your stuff that represents the elements are aligned with the four cardinal directions. North is Earth, East is Air, West is Water, and South is Fire. Here are some examples of altars. Ancestor Altar, which includes photos, ashes or heirlooms from deceased family members. Some people enjoy having a Nature Altar, on which they place interesting items they find while out and about - a rock, a pretty seashell, a chunk of wood that looks appealing. Remember your altar is as personal as your spiritual path, so use it to hold the things you value.
Where did Jews place offerings in the temple?
IN some text books it is referred to the treasury.
What is an altar shelf?
Some kind of shelf i guess
What is an altar actually called?
An altar is actually called "the altar", although if there are many altars in a Church, they may be called by a specific name, like the main altar, the high altar, the side altar, the Blessed Virgin Mary altar, the altar of repose, the Blessed Sacrament altar, the St. Joseph altar, etc.
Does a protestant church have a tabernacle?
I believe you are referring to the Altar and altar-communion rail. In that sense, yes. there is also the Reservation of the Sacrament- usually Dead center on the Altar, though some have it off to one side.
Where is a higher place where you could put the things you sacrifice called?
Traditionally, a sacrifice is performed on an altar.
What are some good things about the Aswan dam?
they create jobs for fisherman
Another name for altar server or altar boy?
Some people refer to them as "Acolytes" but this is incorrect as an acolyte is an ordained ministry that one receives before being ordained a deacon. The correct name is altar server.
Do all Christian denominations have an altar?
No, not all. Some Baptist churches do not have an altar, for example.
