The temple was full of the riot and revellings of the Gentiles: and of men lying with lewd women. And women thrust themselves of their accord into the holy places, and brought in things that were not lawful. 2 Machabees 6:4

Trivia: Who created the first and only library mentioned in the Bible?

According to Jesus, who was John the Baptist?


Elijah

And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. Matthew 11:13
(See also Matthew 17:10-13) Matthew 17:10
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. Matthew 17:10

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