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The Arch of Titus, showing The Spoils of Jerusalem being brought into Rome

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Romans carry spoils from the Temple in Jerusalem, including a Menorah, sacred trumpets and the showbread table. Thereby pointing to the prohecy of Jesus. In the Gospel of Mark 13 -it contains Jesus' predictions of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and disaster for Judea, as well as his eschatological discourse. The picture directly above and below show the Arch of Titus with the imagery of stolen vessels from Jerusalem.  After his teachings in the previous chapter, all set in the Temple courts, Jesus finishes his teaching in the Temple for the day and leaves. On his way out of the Temple, an unnamed disciple remarks how extensive the Temple (Herod's Temple) is. The buildings might have reached up to 150 feet (45.72 m) in height and they were adorned with gold, silver, and other precious items. In Mark, the scale of the Temple is emphasized in Luke's gospel, the beauty of the stonework is highlighted. "Do you see all these great buildings?&