Alexander Remembered

The Book of Maccabees I 1:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

And it came to pass, after the triumph of Alexandros the Makedonian, son

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Prophecy Chanukah Kings Adam Eve Heresy

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