Apr 17, 2004 10:20
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sanctum
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the inner sanctum
- in temple
- holy place
what is the difference between the two places?
- in temple
- holy place
what is the difference between the two places?
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a temple could be seen as a building,
a holy place might not be a building, eg: in some cases might include sacred groves and other 'outdoor' holy places.
Holy places could also include temple, church and other buildings.
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Note added at 59 mins (2004-04-17 11:19:23 GMT)
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From the note,
if the asker means the difference between an inner sanctum in a temple, and an inner sanctum(in the sense of being itself a holy place),
I would argue that both are the same - a central or most sacred part of a sacred building or complex of buildings, or of a site.
(If the asker means the difference between the inner sanctum of a temple or of a holy place, then I would say the same thing, combined with the above).
Sometimes inner sanctum is used literally (of religious buidlings or archaeological sites), sometimes metaphorically in other situations.
a holy place might not be a building, eg: in some cases might include sacred groves and other 'outdoor' holy places.
Holy places could also include temple, church and other buildings.
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Note added at 59 mins (2004-04-17 11:19:23 GMT)
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From the note,
if the asker means the difference between an inner sanctum in a temple, and an inner sanctum(in the sense of being itself a holy place),
I would argue that both are the same - a central or most sacred part of a sacred building or complex of buildings, or of a site.
(If the asker means the difference between the inner sanctum of a temple or of a holy place, then I would say the same thing, combined with the above).
Sometimes inner sanctum is used literally (of religious buidlings or archaeological sites), sometimes metaphorically in other situations.
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Hacene
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Krisztina Lelik
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Kirill Semenov
: most sacred part of the temple, nobody except of the priests is allowed into
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Vicky Papaprodromou
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sanctum = a holy place; inner sanctum = a private place or room where someone is never interrupted
sanctum = a holy place; inner sanctum = a private place or room where someone is never interrupted
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sanctum
Main Entry: sanc·tum
Pronunciation: 'sa[ng](k)-t&m
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural sanctums also sanc·ta /-t&/
Etymology: Late Latin, from Latin, neuter of sanctus sacred
Date: 1577
1 : a sacred place
2 : a place where one is free from intrusion <an editor's sanctum> <the inner sanctums of research>
Pronunciation: 'sa[ng](k)-t&m
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural sanctums also sanc·ta /-t&/
Etymology: Late Latin, from Latin, neuter of sanctus sacred
Date: 1577
1 : a sacred place
2 : a place where one is free from intrusion <an editor's sanctum> <the inner sanctums of research>
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see explanation
the inner sanctum in temple = a private room where sb can go and not be disturbed:
She once allowed me into her inner sanctum.
the inner sanctum = a holy place
She once allowed me into her inner sanctum.
the inner sanctum = a holy place
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Vicky Papaprodromou
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efharisto poli, Vicky! Hairetismous apo tin Finlandia
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The "inner sanctum in a temple" is that core room / chamber within the precincts of the construction / complex, which is considered to be the holiest and the most sacred - this is where one is supposed to be in touch with divine vibrations. It is the very core of the temple's existence, thus to be visited only by a very 'chosen' few - usually the high priests.
There can be places that are not temples in a strict sense of the word, but are holy nonetheless. The core place - that divine point in the architecture / geometry of the place, where a person is one with the god - would be considered the "holy sanctum".
A holy place - such as an aashram, which may be an abode of a religious / spiritual leader, could have as the "inner sanctum" that chamber, where the leader performs his penances.
Hth.
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Note added at 15 hrs 1 min (2004-04-18 01:21:26 GMT)
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\'... his penances\' is a strong word here ... may be i should substitute it with \' ... religious rituals/rites.\'
There can be places that are not temples in a strict sense of the word, but are holy nonetheless. The core place - that divine point in the architecture / geometry of the place, where a person is one with the god - would be considered the "holy sanctum".
A holy place - such as an aashram, which may be an abode of a religious / spiritual leader, could have as the "inner sanctum" that chamber, where the leader performs his penances.
Hth.
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Note added at 15 hrs 1 min (2004-04-18 01:21:26 GMT)
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\'... his penances\' is a strong word here ... may be i should substitute it with \' ... religious rituals/rites.\'
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Armorel Young
: holy place is a more general term - e.g. you might say that Jerusalem is a holy place, or that particular sites within it are holy places, but the inner sanctum of the temple will be a quite specific small area at the heart of the temple
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Vicky Papaprodromou
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Discussion
"the inner sanctum in temple"
and
"the inner sanctum = holy place"