Lucifer in Isaiah 14

Watch Rabbi Leynor's discussion about the word Lucifer that is only found in Isaiah 14 in the the King James Version of the Bible. Rabbi Leynor will read the ancient Hebrew text and explain what it actually says -- and what it does not say.

Is the source of the beliefs held by many people the Bible -- or is it writings from 17th & 18th century England?

See this short 10 minute video by clicking on --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX70-ONILgI

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