Temple Mount soil saved from disposal

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee." – Psalms 122:6

JERUSALEM – Have you ever wanted to own a piece of the Holy Land?

Is someone close to you in love with Jerusalem?

Do you enjoy giving unique gifts to those you love?

At the very moment the Israeli government is reportedly considering giving up holy sites and sections of Jerusalem to create a Palestinian state, now you have a chance to hold on to your own piece of the Temple Mount.

For a limited time, genuine Temple Mount soil is being made available exclusively to WND readers as part of a campaign of solidarity with the Mount, which is under threat by Islamists and by Israeli government laws banning Christians and Jews from worshiping at the site or visiting during most hours of the day.

Last summer WND was able to salvage a very small amount of soil from the Temple Mount slated to be disposed by the Waqf, the holy site's Islamic custodians. The soil, which originates near what many consider the holiest place of the Mount itself, was searched for ancient relics since the Waqf numerous times has attempted to dispose of Temple artifacts.

WND is pleased to offer three unique and exclusive gifts. These keepsakes are of the highest quality and can be passed down for generations as timeless capsules for the cherished Temple Mount soil.

Lead Crystal Viewing Case – This beautifully crafted lead crystal case will showcase about 2.5 ounces of Temple Mount soil. With a notched bevel design, it measures 2" x 2" x 1" and would be a lovely accent piece on a mantle or coffee table.

Sterling Silver Keepsake Necklace – Wear the Temple Mount soil close to your heart in this uniquely designed charm. This 3/8"x 3/8 x 3/8" sterling silver container holds about ½ ounce of soil and comes with an 18" sterling silver chain.

Pewter Keepsake Prayer Jar – This superior quality pewter jar is exquisitely designed to hold 1.5 ounces of the soil. With a deep blue velvet liner, it is sure to be a conversation piece in any room.

The Temple Mount is site of the First and Second Jewish Temples, which served as the center of religious Jewish worship. It is believed God created the world from a foundation stone at the Mount, the same stone upon which biblical patriarch Abraham expressed his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac.

The Jewish Temples housed the Holy of Holies, which contained the Ark of the Covenant and was said to be the area upon which God's "presence" dwelt. The Dome of the Rock, an Islamic mosque, now sits on the site.

The First Temple was built by King Solomon in the 10th century B.C. It was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C. The Second Temple was rebuilt in 515 B.C. after Jerusalem was freed from Babylonian captivity. That temple was destroyed by the Roman Empire in A.D. 70. Each temple stood for a period of about four centuries.

The Gospel of Luke records that Jesus, raised a devout Jew, was dedicated in the Second Temple in accordance with the Law of Moses, and describes Jesus' boyhood visit to the Temple, which, it is written in John, he cleansed at Passover and during the last week of his life. Jesus once referred to the Temple as his "Father's house."

The Temple Mount compound has remained a focal point for Jewish services over the millennia. Israel recaptured the Temple Mount during the 1967 Six Day War, but Israeli restrictions bar all non-Muslims from praying on the site, which is home to important mosques, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

This summer, the Israeli government gave permission for Muslims to use bulldozers to dig a massive trench purportedly to install electrical wires under Temple Mount mosques. The trench reportedly may have destroyed what archaeologists believe are Second Temple antiquities.

WND was able to salvage a small amount of soil that was taken from near the Dome of the Rock. It would have been disposed of by the Mount's Islamic custodians – unceremoniously dumped like so many priceless artifacts have been while under the care of the Islamic Waqf.

Israeli-Palestinian negotiations started at this past November's U.S.-backed Annapolis summit seek to create a Palestinian state by the end of the year, with Israeli officials multiple times stating willingness to give up sections of Jerusalem. During negotiations at Camp David in 2000, Israel was reportedly ready to forfeit the Temple Mount. Israeli and Palestinian diplomatic sources say the Temple Mount is up for negotiations this time around.

Show your love for Jerusalem's holiest site. Purchase a Temple Mount solidarity necklace containing earthy soil from the Mount and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Act quickly as supplies are extremely limited.

Note: All soil shipments were imported through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and meet all USDA standards for safety and cleanliness. The soil shipments were coordinated by Holy Land Earth, LLC.