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Jun 2022
55m 47s

18. The Hidden Message of the Persian Ex...

Yossi Silverman
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In this episode, we learn about the hidden messages or "Secret Code" of the Books of Daniel, and Esther and we learn about the Decree of Cyrus. The course of Jewish History changes because the Persian Empire takes over the Babylonian Empire, Jews go from a position of subservience to becoming political actors. Dive into this new part of the History of Judais ... Show More
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