Cyrus the Great: The Persian King Revered in Jewish History

In 539 B.C., Cyrus the Great of Persia changed the course of Jewish history.
After conquering Babylon, he issued a decree allowing the exiled people of Judah to return and rebuild their Temple in Jerusalem — a moment recorded in the Hebrew Bible and confirmed by the Cyrus Cylinder.
This documentary explores how a Persian ruler became known as “The Lord’s Anointed” and why Jewish tradition still remembers him as a symbol of justice, freedom, and divine purpose.

Discover the legacy of the king who united empires, respected all faiths, and became a bridge between Persia and Israel