The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 274, September 22, 1827   By: Various

In The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 274, readers are taken on a journey through various topics that provide both entertainment and education. From articles on historical events to reviews of new publications, this volume offers a diverse range of content that will appeal to a wide audience. The writing is engaging and informative, with each piece providing valuable insight into the world of literature and culture. Overall, this volume is a delightful read that is sure to entertain and enlighten readers.

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The Temple Church,[1] London, was erected in the twelfth century; but among antiquarians considerable difference of opinion at various times prevailed as to who were the original builders of these round churches, which form the most striking and beautiful specimens of the architectural skill of our Anglo Norman ancestors. In England there are four examples of round churches, almost in perfect preservation, namely, the church of St. Mary, Temple; St. Sepulchre, Northampton; St. Mary, Cambridge; and that of Little Maplestead, Essex. It was long thought that they were of Jewish origin; but through the ingenious and learned essays of Mr. Essex and of Mr. Britton, this erroneous notion has been entirely removed. Mr. Essex, in his Essay, observes, in support of his opinion, that "their Temple at Jerusalem was not of a circular form, neither was the Tabernacle of Moses; nor do we find the modern Jews affect that figure in building their synagogues. It has, however, been generally supposed that the round church at Cambridge, that at Northampton, and some others, were built for synagogues by the Jews while they were permitted to dwell in those places... Continue reading book >>