Download or read book Esther and the Destiny of Israel written by John C. Whitcomb and published by . This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers new insights into the character of Esther, Mordecai, Xerxes, and Haman. It explores the mysterious and marvelous providence of God in the destiny of Israel.
Download or read book Esther and the Destiny of Israel written by John C. Whitcomb (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ruth and Esther written by Frank Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspiring book explores the timeless love stories of Ruth and Esther. It shows how these enchanting narratives speak of the elect of all Israel and even reveal our future as Believers. The God of Israel long-ago divided Israel, His bride, into two houses: Ephraim and Judah. The history of both of these houses of Israel, and their divine destiny, is hidden in these fascinating books of Scripture. In breathtaking fashion they reveal the redemption and restoration of all Israel. In his encouraging style, Frank Morgan shares some of the wonderful insights the Father has allowed him to see in the Word (Jeremiah 33:3; Isaiah 48:6). He unveils the deep truths found in these stories of a widow and a maiden, both of whom were used mightily by the God of Israel. Morgan eloquently provides glimpses of the depth of YHVH's great love for each of us; he also provides many insights into the Father's great and glorious latter-day plan for a reunited, redeemed, and fully restored people of Israel.
Download or read book The Book of Esther written by Emily Barton and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In a counterfactual world resembling the 1930s, the state of Khazaria, an isolated nation of warriors Jews, is under attack by the Germanii. Esther, the precocious daughter of Khazaria's chief policy advisor, sets out on a quest to ensure the survival of her homeland"--
Download or read book Esther written by Jon D. Levenson and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the books of the Old Testament, the book of Esther presents significant interpretive problems. The book has been preserved in Greek and Hebrew texts that diverge greatly from each other. As a result, Jews and Protestants usually read a version of the book of Esther that is several chapters shorter than the one in most Catholic and Orthodox Bibles. Jon D. Levenson capably guides the reader through both the longer Greek version and the shorter Hebrew one, demonstrating their coherence and their differences. This commentary listens to the voices of modern scholarship as well as rabbinic interpretation, providing a wealth of interpretive results
Download or read book The Long Long Night written by Dee Levens and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Long Long Night, The Story of Destiny, revealed within the book of Esther, is written to inspire every individual, no matter their age nor position in life, to step into their destiny that God has created and planned for their lives. This book was written as a tool for Dee to share her excitement over the golden nuggets that she found while studying the book of Esther. These insights are carefully presented for the reader to see with clarity the blueprint for their path to their destiny. The book can be easily utilized as a Christian study book for individual or group studies. Dee has placed a list of Talking Points at the end of the book for each chapter. These will lend themselves well to generate further discussions.
Download or read book The Decree of Esther written by Aaron Früh and published by Chosen Books. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will learn how to reverse the enemy's judgments against them and write decrees that bring protection and provision as they follow Esther's prophetic example of becoming a beautiful bride of Christ.
Download or read book Esther written by Karen H. Jobes and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2011-02-22 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. This commentary shows how Esther is perfect guidance for us when we find ourselves in a situation where right and wrong are not so clearly defined and every choice we have seems to be a troubling mixture of good and bad. Esther is perfect inspiration for us when we find ourselves in situations we never sought, never planned for, and don’t think we have the gifts to succeed at. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's context, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Download or read book The Esther Scroll written by David J. A. Clines and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Character and Ideology in the Book of Esther written by Michael V. Fox and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely praised as a seminal contribution to the study of the Old Testament when it first appeared, Michael V. Fox's Character and Ideology in the Book of Esther is now available in a second edition, complete with an up-to-date critical review of recent Esther scholarship. Fox's commentary, based on his own translation of the Hebrew text, captures the meaning and artistry of Esther's inspiring story. After laying out the background information essential for properly reading Esther, Fox offers commentary on the text that clearly unpacks its message and relevance. Fox also looks in depth at each character in the story of Esther, showing how they were carefully shaped by the book's author to teach readers a new view of how to live as Jews in foreign lands.
Download or read book Esther written by Brian Johnston and published by Search For Truth Bible Series. This book was released on 2023-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Esther is one of the most remarkable in the Bible. It has all the intrigue and as many twists as a modern thriller. Dark forces of evil, in opposition to the good, swirl around the lead character - who's a girl some Jewish sources have claimed as being one of the four most beautiful women in the Bible. The drama has been styled as a rags-to-riches or even a peasant-to-princess type of adventure. One thing's for sure: the Jewish girl Hadassah (Esther) has more than a date with the king: it's a date with destiny - the stakes are high - the future of an entire nation hangs in the balance! But it gets even more exciting than that.. Bible teacher Brian Johnston guides you to sense the hand of God in your own life - for Esther inspires us to discover the purpose God is working towards in our own lives - right now! This ebook also contains a bonus book - Joseph: Overcoming Life's Hurdles. Joseph, like Esther, is an example of someone who God was working with, even though it was often behind the scenes. If you are struggling with circumstances in life, this will be an encouraging read!
Download or read book The Dawn written by Yoram Hazony and published by Shalem Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dawn removes the book of Esther from the realm of fairy tale, translating the biblical narrative's political thought into teachings of the utmost relevance today. It reveals Esther's ideas of the good state, how effective leadership makes decisions for the welfare of its people, and what modern-day Jews can learn about how to stand up to their enemies and maintain Jewish faith and nationhood even as God's face remains hidden from His people.
Download or read book God and Politics in Esther written by Yoram Hazony and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the political crisis that erupts when the Persian government falls to fanatics and a Jewish insider goes rogue.
Download or read book The Message of Esther written by David G. Firth and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this BST volume, David Firth explores the paradoxically important book of Esther and its implications for our own context, where the reality of God's presence is experienced against a backdrop of God's relative anonymity and seeming absence. It calls us to courageously engage society and be at the forefront of standing for justice while trusting in the God that is always at work.
Download or read book Rethinking Authority in Late Antiquity written by A.J. Berkovitz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-06-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historian’s task involves unmasking the systems of power that underlie our sources. A historian must not only analyze the content and context of ancient sources, but also the structures of power, authority, and political contingency that account for their transmission, preservation, and survival. But as a tool for interpreting antiquity, "authority" has a history of its own. As authority gained pride of place in the historiographical order of knowledge, other types of contingency have faded into the background. This book’s introduction traces the genesis and growth of the category, describing the lacuna that scholars seek to fill by framing texts through its lens. The subsequent chapters comprise case studies from late ancient Christian and Jewish sources, asking what lies "beyond authority" as a primary tool of analysis. Each uncovers facets of textual and social history that have been obscured by overreliance on authority as historical explanation. While chapters focus on late ancient topics, the methodological intervention speaks to the discipline of history as a whole. Scholars of classical antiquity and the early medieval world will find immediately analogous cases and applications. Furthermore, the critique of the place of authority as used by historians will find wider resonance across the academic study of history.
Download or read book Violence and Divine Victory in the Book of Esther written by Thomas Wetzel and published by Mohr Siebeck. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Wetzel offers a new way to understand the violence and religious absence long emphasized in readings of the Hebrew version of the Esther story. By tracing the vestiges of Jewish liturgical activity described in the story as well as the story's reliance on the tradition of the Divine Combat myth, the author uncovers a profound, yet intentionally hidden, religious sensibility within the story's narrative world. These connections link the Esther story to the great acts of deliverance in the larger biblical tradition, but also bring into sharp focus the biblical view that Israel's survival and sometimes violent deliverance remain the definitive sign of the Lord's ongoing and active presence in creation. The author's conclusion suggests that this understanding has profound implications for Jewish-Christian dialogue and for the future existence and practice of the two communities.
