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I was involved some time ago in pressuring for a delay in the loan of the cylinder to Iran from the English Museum. Reason: to prevent it’s destruction.

The Iranian Mullahs have a history of destroying artifacts that dispute their “faith”. They in fact used the cylinder for propaganda purposes to promote Islam. (Surprise?)

They never mention Cyrus freeing the Jews. The cylinder reflects what is written in the Bible related to Cyrus and freeing the Jews from Babalyonian Captivity. And the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple as foretold in the Bible. Mentioning Cyrus specifically by name.

Here is a good article about the subject:

March 7, 2012

Cyrus, Ahmadinejad, and the Politics of Purim

By Alex Joffe

http://www.jewishideasdaily.com/content/module/2012/3/7/main-feature/1/cyrus-ahmadinejad-and-the-politics-of-purim


5 posted on 06/24/2012 6:26:26 AM PDT by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one)
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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem








Thank You, Texas Fossil, For your prayers and fascinating article For The Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.



Blessings to All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer





ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

9 posted on 06/24/2012 9:59:40 AM PDT by left that other site
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