On this episode of Digging for Truth, Bryan Windle will join us to talk about Cyrus the Great. Cyrus is best known for his edict allowing Jewish exiles in Babylon return to Jerusalem. One hundred fifty years before this event took place, Isaiah prophesied both the decree and even the name of the future Persian King. Is there archaeological evidence confirming the history of King Cyrus and his edict recorded in the Bible?
Original airdate: October 10, 2021
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