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cleansing of the temple

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cleansing of the temple
sacrilegious money-changers driven out of temple by Christ. [N.T.: Matthew, 21:12–13; Mark, 11:15–18]
See : Sacrilege


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At the same time, however, the cleansing of the temple was perhaps also a kind of symbolic retaking of it.
Why get to know the historical Jesus? by SCHORN, JOEL / U.S. Catholic
The cleansing of the Temple likewise suggests "a military action"; hence Jesus "the unsuccessful aspirant for the crown of King David.
Appointment in Jerusalem: A Search for the Historical Jesus by Scully, Matthew / National Review
Indeed, the cleansing of the temple, as we so softly refer to it, is not a gentle act.
No more Mr. Nice Guy by CAMILLE, ALICE / U.S. Catholic
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