Questions tagged [esther]
Esther, who became Queen of Persia during the reign of Xerxes 1. The book named after her tells how she and Mordecai thwarted Haman’s attempt to destroy the Jewish people while they were in exile.
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Why isn't God mentioned in Esther? [closed]
As you may know, God is never mentioned in the book of Esther, either by name (Yahweh), title (Adonai), or being (El). Neither is prayer.
Why not? I realize this is rather open ended, so I'll try to ...
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Why was the book of Esther included in the canon?
The book of Esther is included in both the Jewish canon and Christian canons of all denominations. However, it seems to have enjoyed a questionable status for much longer than any other of the now-...
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Why was Esther not sinning when she broke the law and approached the king?
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Esther 4:15–16 (ESV)15 Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, 16 “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or ...
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What was Esther’s relationship to Mordecai?
Do we know what was Esther's relationship to Mordecai, based on the Jewish and Christian tradition?
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What is Book of Esther's purpose? [closed]
As a Christian, how should I understand the book of Esther?
Meaning, what does it tell me, and what should I take from it to make me a better Christians, or even not to make me a better Christian what ...
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