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When the Jerusalem temple was still in existence, the Jesus movement came into being, worshiping Jesus of Nazareth as the promised Messiah, who after his death, resurrection, and ascension, would return. Jesus’ death on the cross is interpreted as atonement for sin, in line with Isa 53:5, so that no more animal sacrifices are needed. The Jewish followers of Jesus may initially have withdrawn from the sacrificial cult, not temporarily as with the community of the Yahad or the Essenes until a Torah-compliant temple service is possible, but in principle because all sacrifices have become obsolete following the death of Jesus. According to the book of Revelation, there will be no temple in the New Jerusalem (Rev 21:22).