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The First Man the Bible Calls the Messiah

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A non-Jewish Persian king was the first to be called Messiah in the Bible, and those wishing to see his legacy can visit his tomb in Pasargadae, Iran or drop by the British Museum.

Candida Moss

Published Sep. 29 2018 9:14PM EDT

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Candida Moss

Candida Moss

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