Five Against One
The Seams — Part 3 of 6 eFireTemple.com Let the Bible testify against itself. When the full weight of the Hebrew canon is assembled — every text that addresses the relationship between God and the Persian Empire — the result is overwhelming. The vast majority of the biblical witness portrays Persia as an instrument of divine will, a partner in God's purposes, a kingdom whose rulers were moved by God's own spirit. And then there is Daniel.
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The Seams — Part 3 of 6 eFireTemple.com Let the Bible testify against itself. When the full weight of the Hebrew canon is assembled — every text that addresses the relationship between God and the Persian Empire — the result is overwhelming. The vast majority of the biblical witness portrays Persia as an instrument of divine will, a partner in God's purposes, a kingdom whose rulers were moved by God's own spirit. And then there is Daniel. Witness one: Isaiah 45 "Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus." God calls Cyrus meshiach . God grasps his right hand. God gives him victories. God uses him to accomplish the liberation of the Jewish people. The relationship is direct, personal, and messianic. Verdict on Persia: God's chosen instrument.
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Hebrew Bible · Talmud