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When looking for biblical themes on the importance of community, one needs look no further than those portions at the end of Exodus that deal with the construction of the mishkan (Tabernacle).

Moreover, the human body is believed to consist of 248 organs and 365 tendons, again making 613. This is why the main elements of the Tabernacle have been compared to the main parts of the human body.

As Jews, our character and faith are defined essentially by the story of our ancient liberation from slavery in Egypt, informing our concern for the welfare of those who are similarly oppressed.

When Howard Vanderpool was in Bible school, a professor who taught the Old Testament book of Exodus inspired him to learn more about the tabernacle believed to have been built by Israelites about ...

Latter-day Saints have re-created a life-size biblical tabernacle from descriptions in the book of Exodus and are offering Utahns a chance to tour it.