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Who was Anna in the Bible?

Who was Anna in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
How many Anna’s are there in the Bible? There are two women named “Anna” who were very important in the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. One is the prophetess Anna who lived in the temple and constantly fasted and prayed....
Samyaza and the fall of the angels

Samyaza and the fall of the angels

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Samyaza (also spelled Shemyaza or Semjaza) was the leader of a group of angelic beings described in the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish text that influenced early Christians. The text tells the story of a group of beings calle...

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