# Melachi of Babylon — Jesus the Son of Man character guide

> Melachi of Babylon in Jesus the Son of Man by Kahlil Gibran.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Babylon

**First appearance:** 0034-melachi-of-babylon-an-astronomer

## Who they are

An astronomer from Babylon who reflects on the significance of Jesus.

## In the story

### [Melachi of Babylon, an Astronomer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jesus_the_son_of_man_se/chapters/melachi-of-babylon-an-astronomer)

The speaker of the chapter; an old astronomer who shares his personal testimony of being transformed by Jesus.

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