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Although there are plenty of named and unnamed angels mentioned in both the Torah and the New Testament Bible, Archangel Raphael is likely one of the most recognized by scholars as well as casual ...

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,600-year-old amulet in Turkey depicting King Solomon killing a demon. This amulet likely ...

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