A temple virgin uncovers a secret that the high priest would rather conceal: the Day of Atonement isn’t working anymore. When he marries her off to a hundred year-old man, she loses everything she’s ever known. Now she must find a way to prevent another unjust marriage — and restore the Atonement — before it’s too late.

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Temple Virgin Book 1

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dogger · Legend · 87,055 pts

And what "isn't working anymore" about Yom Kippur?

Former member · Legend · 114,968 pts

Not only does the logline have 2 inciting incidents, it has 2 objective goals.

dogger · Legend · 87,055 pts

Not only does the logline have 2 inciting incidents, it has 2 objective goals.

logeye · Penpusher · 180 pts

Supernatural fantasy world based on elements in Jewish and Christian legend. No glowing rock-giants though.

Richiev · Legend · 58,825 pts

You have two inciting incidents in the logline.

She uncovers a secret
When she's married off to a hundred year-old man

I would concentrate on the 'day of atonement' angle for the logline and keep the 'forced marriage' story for the script itself.
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"When a devout temple virgin discovers the 'Day of Atonement' isn't working, she must battle against the power-hungry high priest who will stop at nothing to keep her knowledge a secret."
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Hope that helped, good luck with this!