For Altar we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Christian Cathedrals, Cruises, Dream, Jewish History and Judaism.

Altar (Christian Cathedrals)

A raised table - often constructed of stone - placed centrally in front of the congregation: used for the celebration of the Eucharist/Holy Communion

Altar (Cruises)

Step in a dry dock, on which lower ends of shores rest.

Altar (Dream)

To dream of seeing a priest at the altar, denotes quarrels and unsatisfactory states in your business and home. To see a marriage, sorrow to friends, and death to old age.
An altar would hardly be shown you in a dream, accept to warn you against the commission of error. Repentance is also implied.

Altar (Jewish History)

Historically, it usually refers to a raised surface (like a table) or platform on which sacrifices were performed during Temple times. Thus it came to designate the central location for liturgical functions such as reading Torah (Jewish; see bima). Compare minbar.

Altar (Judaism)

Historically, it usually refers to a raised surface (like a table) or platform on which sacrifices were performed during Temple times. Thus it came to designate the central location for liturgical functions such as reading Torah (Jewish; see bima). Compare minbar.

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