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Mar 22, 2024 · Saturday evening will mark the beginning of the observance of Purim for Jews around the world. Follow Amir’s commentary below on the life of Esther for insight into the background and biblical story behind this annual celebration. Purim = פורים; meaning “lots”. From Saturday evening until sundown on Sunday, Jews throughout the world ...
Mar 15, 2024 · That she was meditating on the Book of Esther throughout her career, there can be no doubt; its figures—from Vashti’s mutinous, dramatic and tragic character to Esther’s demure, strategic and successfully heroic one, and from Ahasuerus’ egoistic self-service to Haman’s vindictive power-hunger—serve Brontë well.
Mar 5, 2024 · Queen Vashti was a real looker. She was so beautiful that the king wanted to show her off to his guests at this feast. But apparently, she didn’t have enough respect for him to honor his request. Pretty dangerous position to take in that culture! What was she thinking? Let’s follow the story… –. The Reluctant Queen.
Mar 19, 2024 · Before the king can hold the beauty contest to choose his new queen, his old queen must be disposed of. So the first episode in the book of Esther, and every purim spiel, is the banishment or death of another character: Queen Vashti. And there is more than one way to play Vashti. The kings of Persia
5 days ago · Basically Ahasuerus, the all-powerful king of Persia, banishes his queen Vashti for failing to appear before him when bidden. The new chosen queen is Esther, cousin and adopted daughter of ...
Mar 3, 2024 · The book of Esther portrays him as ruling a vast empire, being very wealthy, being sensual, continually giving feasts, and being cruel and acutely lacking in foresight (1:13-22). Ahasuerus banished his queen, Vashti, taking two years to find a replacement.
Mar 11, 2024 · The examples of these moments where advice moves the story forward are: The king receiving advice from the wise men when Vashti doesn’t come when she’s summoned, Mordecai advising Esther not to reveal who she is, the king’s eunuch Hegai advising Esther before she went to see the king, Mordecai advises Esther regarding Haman’s plan, the wife of H...