Part one of this article was written some time ago. Since that time I received many rebukes and requests for more supporting evidence that the High Priest did not wear a rope around his ankle, foot, or waist when entering the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur or during the discharge of his duties in the Holy Place at other times. For some readers, their concern is I questioned the validity of the New International Version of the Bible (NIV). In general, I try not to rely on the ac

The Mystery of the High Priest’s Rope Leviticus 16 By Terry Harman, D.Min, PhD www.thetabernacleman.com “Where’s my rope? Hurry, tie it to my ankle, the service is about to begin and I must wear my rope!” The High Priest never uttered these words. We do not want to create a theological crisis for you, but the High Priest never wore bells nor was a rope tied to his ankle when he entered the holy of holies on Yom Kippur. The legend mak

It remains uncertain whether either Caiaphas or Annas belonged to the Levites, and there is speculation that they acquired their positions through purchase or political manipulation by the Romans. Consequently, both were considered illegitimate, lacking the proper appointment, and anointing for priestly service in the Lord's temple.

But what did the Cohen Gadol, the High Priest, do in biblical times when his Yom Kippur concluded? And why does the Rambam, Maimonides, make such a careful note of what happened next? How did the Cohen Gadol leave the presence of the Almighty and return to his normal surroundings? How does one leave the spiritual mountain top experiences and return to our everyday lives?

Illustration Only - Cohen Gadol in the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur, photo Terry Harman, © 2014 I received an email from a subscriber who...