Across
- 5. For the biblical writer the successful completion of the Temple symbolized God's - - - presence among his Chosen People in the promised land.
- 6. A - - - is a poem or song expressing sorrow, mourning, or regret.
- 9. While David was remembered chiefly as a mighty warrior, Solomon was a - - -
- 10. The - - - of the Temple was a larger room in front of the sanctuary, It contained a small altar for burning incense.
- 12. - - - psalms were composed to celebrate various occasions in the reign of a king-a coronation, a wedding, or a victory in battle.
- 14. The Book of Psalms, also known as the - - -, is the great collection of Hebrew religious songs.
- 15. The most important of Solomon's building projects involved the construction of the - - - in Jerusalem.
Down
- 1. - - - is the knowledge and ability to recognize and follow God's will in our lives.
- 2. We need God's gift of wisdom to live a good life and to be faithful to our - - - with God.
- 3. The - --, which was the innermost part of the Temple, was a small raised room reserved exclusively for God.
- 4. In the Song of - - -, the Lord is the one who loves, the Israelites are his beloved, and the covenant between them is described as their marriage.
- 7. Solomon asked God for wisdom instead of - - -, power, or fame
- 8. Under - - -'s rule Israel achieved its greatest peace and prosperity.
- 11. Wisdom Poems are designed to - - - rather than to encourage prayer.
- 13. The sanctuary contained the - - - of the covenant
- 14. A - - - is a poetic prayer designed to be sung or chanted to some kind of musical accompaniment
- 16. The psalms are found in the - - - of the Hours, part of the official prayer of the Church, and in other prayer books.