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Mar 6, 2024 · Date of Writing: The Book of Esther was likely written between 460 and 350 B.C. Purpose of Writing: The purpose of the Book of Esther is to display the providence of God, especially in regard to His chosen people, Israel. The Book of Esther records the institution of the Feast of Purim and the obligation of its perpetual observation.
Apr 22, 2024 · Book of Esther, in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It belongs to the third section of the Judaic canon, known as the Ketuvim, or ‘Writings,’ and also appears in the Protestant canon and in the Roman Catholic canon. It purports to explain how the feast of Purim came to be celebrated by the Jews.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Date of Writing: The Book of Jonah was likely written between 793 and 758 B.C. Purpose of Writing: Disobedience and revival are the key themes in this book.
Feb 27, 2024 · Brief Summary: Exodus begins where Genesis leaves off as God deals with His chosen people, the Jews. It traces the events from the time Israel entered Egypt as guests of Joseph, who was powerful in Egypt, until they were eventually delivered from the cruel bondage of slavery into which they had been brought by "...a new king...which knew not ...
Esther Summary. by Jay Smith. The genre of the book of Esther is Narrative History. Its author is anonymous however; some believe Mordecai, (Esther’s cousin and guardian), wrote it. It was written approximately 470 B.C. in Persia. Esther became queen in 479 B.C. The key personalities are Esther, Mordecai, King Ahasuerus (or Xerxes), and Haman.
Job Summary. by Jay Smith. The book of Job is Narrative History. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that Job himself wrote it. It is possible that Job is the oldest of any book of the Bible written approximately 2100-1800 B.C. Key personalities of this book include Job, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, Zophar the Naamathite, and ...
Apr 15, 2020 · Story of the Bible, Act 4: The Exile. Author: Mark Woods, 15 April 2020. After the escape from Egypt, the Exile is the most important event in the life of God's people in the Old Testament. From the eighth century BC the two kingdoms of Israel and Judah were menaced by super-powers like Assyria and Babylon, and gradually got weaker.
