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THE HIGH-PRIEST'S BREASTPLATE 301
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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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