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Nebuchadnezzar II —

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Nebuchadnezzar II —

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

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The Bible’s portrayal of the Neo-Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar is an interesting one. From the perspective of the people living in Judah and Jerusalem, he was a fearsome and war-savvy enemy to whom the prophets of God said they must bow, one way or the other. To the first wave of
In the Fullness of Time —

Two prophecies that limit the window of time for the Messiah's arrival.

In the Fullness of Time —

Two prophecies that limit the window of time for the Messiah's arrival.

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It is well known that the Bible is a book full of prophecy. As a matter of fact, scholars have noted that approximately one third of the entire Bible is prophecy. And hundreds of these prophecies relate to Israel’s promised Messiah. While most of these give specific details about the
The Cyrus Cylinder —

How this famous cylinder and ancient historians verify the rebuilding of Jerusalem

The Cyrus Cylinder —

How this famous cylinder and ancient historians verify the rebuilding of Jerusalem

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The fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire was finalized by the takeover of her capital city: Babylon. This takeover occurred in 539 BC by the Persian Empire and its unifying king, Cyrus the Great. The event is recorded in the Biblical Book of Daniel and by ancient historians: Herodotus (5th Century