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ity of the book was questioned by some in ancient Judaism and early Christianity. It is one of five OT books that were at one time regarded as antilegomena (i.e., books “spoken against”). The problem with Esther was the absence of any direct mention of God. Some questioned whether a book that
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The absence of the name of God in the book of Esther has for centuries caused many to doubt God's hand upon its main characters, Esther and Mordecai. But the book of Esther is like an unsigned painting, challenging us to search its pages to discover the existence of the One who remains elusive.
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The book of Esther is one of the most exciting books in all the Old Testament and is nearly unique in employing a woman as its leading character. The book is set during the period after the Babylonian exile in which the nation of Persia (present day Iran) ruled Judah. Esther is a young and beautiful Jewish girl, orphaned but cared for by her
The Book of Esther. This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by Google as part of a project to make the world’s books discoverable online. It has survived long enough for the copyright to expire and the book to enter the public domain.
Jul 18, 2020 · Some scholars raised doubts about the authenticity of this book, based on the following points: (1)The name of the pagan king was mentioned several times, while there was no mention of the name of God (with the exception of the annex to the book of Esther which we shall discuss), nor of any prayer, or of any application of the Jewish law. This ...
6. God’s purpose and will were served by His two faithful servants, Esther and her cousin, Mordecai, who adopted her as his daughter, and who were examples for all of God’s people down through the ages. [NOTE: Esther was a daughter of Mordecai’s uncle, 2:7]
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Esther A2 Classic Bible Study Guide 2 INTRODUCTION The Book of Esther is a graphic narrative, which relates how God's people were preserved from ruin during the fifth century B.C. The book takes its name from the beautiful, orphaned Jewess who became the queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus.
