✨The Surprising Reality
The Cyrus Cylinder, written around 538 BC, grants religious freedom to exiled peoples—echoing Ezra 1 almost word for word.
🤔The Context Question
But here's what most people don't realize: while the cylinder doesn't mention Jews by name, its tone and policy match biblical accounts exactly.
📚What We Know
The cylinder proclaims Cyrus's divine mandate and repatriation of exiles. Ezra 1 emphasizes Yahweh's role in stirring Cyrus. Comparing both reveals a convergence of theology and policy. Use the document viewer to study both side by side.
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Jump to 538 BC and see exactly how Cyrus's words match Scripture—discover what this means for exile-era prophecy.
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📖Biblical References
Scripture references supporting this historical context