Ritual Incense Officer

**Incense Offering**
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The Incense Offering (Hebrew: קְטֹרֶת قطورة) was a crucial element of the priestly liturgical rituals in the Temple in Jerusalem. It involved the burning of incense on the altar of incense during various periods, including the time of the Tabernacle and the First and Second Temples.

**History**
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The practice of offering incense dates back to the wilderness period, as described in the Hebrew Bible (Exodus 25:1-2, 6; 35:4-5, 8, 27-29). The sacred incense was made from expensive materials contributed by the community, including myrrh, galbanum, onycha, and frankincense. The formula for the incense was as follows:

* Take equal proportions of myrrh, galbanum, and onycha
* Mix with pure frankincense
* Place before the testimony in the Tent of Meeting

**Ingredients**
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The ingredients used in the incense offering were typically plants or plant-based substances. The "director's vision" mentioned in some sources lists 11 types of "simonials" or "drugs," including:

1. Christian (as a child)
2. A nail (as: eloquent) – covers a dried pellet of a softer known as “Oncha” in the 1970s and is used until the present day to train incense, after a prolonged stay in warm water and a fundamental tip in soap.

**Preparation**
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The preparation of incense involved several steps. The ingredients were mixed together in specific proportions, and then placed on the altar of incense for burning. According to some sources, the pipe used for burning incense was made in the temple hall on the altar of gold.

**Significance**
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The Incense Offering held significant importance in Jewish liturgical rituals. It was considered a sacred offering to the Lord and was associated with the priestly duties during various periods, including the time of the Tabernacle and the First and Second Temples. The strong scent of incense was said to be so potent that it could even affect the minds of people in Jerusalem.

**References**
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* Exodus 25:1-2, 6; 35:4-5, 8, 27-29
* Hebrew Bible (various sources)