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A [[temple]] (from the Latin [[word]] templum) is a structure reserved for [[religious]] or [[spiritual]] [[activities]], such as [[prayer]] and {{Wiki|sacrifice}}, or analogous [[rites]]. A templum constituted a [[sacred]] precinct as defined by a priest, or augur. It has the same [[root]] as the [[word]] "template," a plan in preparation of the building that was marked out on the ground by the augur. Templa also became associated with the dwelling places of a [[god]] or [[gods]]. Despite the specific set of meanings associated with the [[religion]] of the {{Wiki|ancient}} {{Wiki|Rome}}, the [[word]] has now become quite widely used to describe a house of {{Wiki|worship}} for any number of [[religions]] and is even used for [[time]] periods prior to the Romans. | A [[temple]] (from the Latin [[word]] templum) is a structure reserved for [[religious]] or [[spiritual]] [[activities]], such as [[prayer]] and {{Wiki|sacrifice}}, or analogous [[rites]]. A templum constituted a [[sacred]] precinct as defined by a priest, or augur. It has the same [[root]] as the [[word]] "template," a plan in preparation of the building that was marked out on the ground by the augur. Templa also became associated with the dwelling places of a [[god]] or [[gods]]. Despite the specific set of meanings associated with the [[religion]] of the {{Wiki|ancient}} {{Wiki|Rome}}, the [[word]] has now become quite widely used to describe a house of {{Wiki|worship}} for any number of [[religions]] and is even used for [[time]] periods prior to the Romans. | ||
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Revision as of 22:26, 12 October 2013
A temple (from the Latin word templum) is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites. A templum constituted a sacred precinct as defined by a priest, or augur. It has the same root as the word "template," a plan in preparation of the building that was marked out on the ground by the augur. Templa also became associated with the dwelling places of a god or gods. Despite the specific set of meanings associated with the religion of the ancient Rome, the word has now become quite widely used to describe a house of worship for any number of religions and is even used for time periods prior to the Romans.
