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The Book of EstherThe book of Esther is a rich and intriguing story of obedience, duty, risk, and love. It centers on the Jewish girl Esther (her Hebrew name was Hadassah). In a Cinderella-like manner, Esther was taken from obscurity to become queen. From this unexpected position of access and influence, she was used to thwart a planned extermination of her race, the Jews. This was done in obedience to Mordecai (her cousin and surrogate father), a sense of duty, and at extreme personal risk - she could have been summarily executed. This book paints a powerful and compelling picture of how one person can make a difference - a huge difference. Especially noteworthy, is the fact that she did this in a male-dominated society and from a position of forced expatriation. Unfortunately, not everyone embraces the book of Esther, as it is more secular (that is, less spiritual) than other parts of the Bible and it does not directly mention God. However, much can be inferred from this story about God's providence and protection. It also showcases an example of serving him, regardless the cost or risk. The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates Esther's bravery and the Jew's deliverance from the evil Haman. See the blog entries on Esther. (See our Internet resources page for sites with more information on this topic.) |
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