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  1. Altar - Wikipedia

    An altar is a table or platform for the presentation of religious offerings, for sacrifices, or for other ritualistic purposes. Altars are found at shrines, temples, churches, and other places of worship. …

  2. ALTAR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ALTAR is a usually raised structure or place on which sacrifices are offered or incense is burned in worship —often used figuratively to describe a thing given great or undue precedence or …

  3. Altars - Terraria Wiki

    Demon Altars and Crimson Altars are naturally-occurring crafting stations found mainly in and around chasms in The Corruption or The Crimson, and less frequently underground. They are used to craft …

  4. Altar | Religious Ceremonies & Symbolism | Britannica

    Altar, in religion, a raised structure or place that is used for sacrifice, worship, or prayer. Altars probably originated when certain localities (a tree, a spring, a rock) came to be regarded as holy or as …

  5. What Is the Altar in Christianity?

    Oct 11, 2022 · A church altar is used for kneeled prayers, communion, weddings, and other sacred rituals. Historically, the altar is a structure where people make offerings to a god (such as an animal, …

  6. Topical Bible: The Altar

    Altars symbolize various aspects of the believer's relationship with God. They represent sacrifice, worship, and covenant. The altar is a place of surrender, where individuals lay down their lives in …

  7. Bible Study: Understanding the Significance of Altars

    May 24, 2024 · Altars in the Bible symbolize the connection between God and people, serving as dedicated places of worship and sacrifice. Key figures like Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob used …