The Temple: Its Ministry and Services ------------------------------------- "The Temple: Its Ministry and Services" was first published in the 1880's. This classic work focuses on the significance of the Temple in Jerusalem and it's importance to both Christians and Jews alike. Edersheim provides a thorough study of the physical appearance of the temple, its ordinances, and worshipers, the ministry of its priesthood, and the ritual of its services. Alfred Edersheim's Bio ---------------------- Alfred Edersheim (1825-1889) was born in Vienna, Austria to Jewish parents, and was brought up in the Jewish faith. After moving to Hungary, he met Dr. John Duncan, a Presbyterian Minister, who shared the Gospel with him. He then converted from Judism to Christianity and spent most of his life serving as a minister and missionary to the Jews of Romania.