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5. SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 5

6. 2007 FINANCIAL CRISIS 6

7. SOURCE: Gallop, 2015

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10. EGYPT JOSIAH KING NEB 10

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14. Ishtar Gate, Bergamom Museum, Berlin 14

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21. Hanging Gardens/ Tower of Babel 21

22. “The Babylonians transmitted and in some cases even originated most of the cultural and religious foundations for the OT world. They and their predecessors the Sumerians established the philosophical and social infrastructure of Israel’s neighbors.” (Bill Arnold, 43) 22

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24. DANIEL “My God is King” BELTASHAZZAR “May Bel Protect his life” 24

25. Hananiah “YHWH is Gracious” Shadrach “I am fearful of God” 25

26. Mishael “Who is as God” Meshach “Who is what Aku is” 26

27. Azariah “Whom YHWH Helps” Abednego “Servant of Nebo” 27

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30. Calm 30

31. Committed 31

32. Courageous 32

33. Courteous 33

34. Confident 34

35. Confirmed! 35