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Ch. 8: High Priest Breast Plate

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THE HIGH-PRIEST'S BREASTPLATE           301
tion established here between the Mosaic breastplate and that of the Second Temple, separated from each other by an interval of eight centuries, may serve to clear up some of the difficulties encountered in the treatment of this subject.
The Breastplate of Aaron.                       The Breastplate of the Second Temple.
I    Red jasper..................Carnelian
II    Light-green serpentine........Peridot
III    Green feldspar ..............Emerald
IV    Almandine garnet............Ruby
V    Lapis-lazuli .................Lapis-lazuli
VI    Onyx .......................Onyx
VII    Brown agate.................Sapphire or jacinth
VIII    Banded agate................Banded agate
IX    Amethyst....................Amethyst
X    Yellow jasper................Topaz
XI    Malachite ...................Beryl
XII    Green jasper, or jade.........Green jasper, or jade
The following lists show the variations of the different ancient authorities in regard to the names of the gems in the breastplate :
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