Under the direction of Joseph Good and the Jerusalem Temple Research Team, investigator Edgar Ramos identified the precise site of the altar through years of rigorous analytical comparison between biblical scholarship, historical Jewish records, and Second Temple architectural plans.
This hypothesis gained empirical weight when a topographical model of the Temple Mount and an era-specific floor plan independently synchronized at exact geographical coordinates.
Following a successful validation mission to Israel, the project expanded its scope.In 2025, the Temple Institute in Jerusalem unveiled significant breakthroughs regarding the sacred incense formula, the research of Temple breads, and the status of the Red Heifer.
Recognizing the immense complexity of these individual pursuits, the concept for this documentary was born.
Our film chronicles the synergy of disparate research teams and independent scholars who, though often working in isolation, share a singular, profound objective: the scholarly and physical pursuit of the Third Temple. Through this lens, we document a collective effort to bridge ancient history with modern realization.
IN PRODUCTION: FILMING STAGE 35%
LAST UPDATE
JULY 2026
LOCATION
AUSTIN TX.
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Filmed in Israel
The Making of the Third Temple stones.
Mr. Zev Leibler, a devoted mason in the Galilee carved stones for the Third Temple.
Third Temple Priesthood
Bezma Films features an exclusive interview with Rabbi Baruch Kahanna, whose direct lineage traces back to the biblical Kohanim family. Beyond his hereditary standing to perform sacred duties, R. Kahanna serves as a vital educator, training a new generation of priests in the intricate and ancient ceremonial protocols of the Holy Temple. His expertise bridges historical mandate with essential modern preparations.
The Third Temple Incense
Professor Zohar Amar, a distinguished scholar at Bar-Ilan University, explores his extensive archaeological research with our crew. His work focuses on deciphering the ancient botanical components of the Ketoret, successfully reconstructing the sacred incense formula intended for the restoration of the Holy Temple service in Jerusalem.
Third Temple Doors
Mr. Benayahu Tzadek is meticulously crafting the Temple's grand gates using authentic Lebanon cedar, adhering strictly to biblical descriptions. He shared insights with the Bezma Films team regarding the engineering precision required for such massive structures. This noble endeavor also serves as a community project, where he mentors local youth in the sacred art of building for the Third Temple.
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