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New BiblePlaces photo collection of Persia

Posted on December 3, 2018 by LukeChandler

The fabulous BiblePlaces photo collection has a new addition most of us would not have expected to see. A 1,600 high-res photo volume on Persia is now available for purchase at the introductory price of just $25. Ancient Persia is … Continue reading →

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Purim begins tonight

Posted on March 19, 2011 by LukeChandler

Purim begins at sunset this evening and continues through tomorrow tomorrow evening. The story of Purim is in the book of Esther and describes how the Jews were saved from annihilation during the days of the Persian Empire. It’s a … Continue reading →

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