Book of Esther

emotions, a woman 's survival comes down to her ability to physically or mentally deceive her opponent by any means possible. John Steinbeck’s East of Eden and The Bible illuminate a woman’s innate ability to overcome threats by deceit through Cathy and Esther respectively. It is important to first set the guidelines for what the word survival implies. Species are surviving when they…

a story about true beauty is one good way to explain my meaning. Beauty plays a huge part in the history of every society. There has been countless women in history who have defied what society defines as beauty. Mother Teresa, Anne Frank, Queen Esther, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Audrey Hepburn are a few ladies that are prime examples of my definition of beauty.…

though the reality of her situation was dangerous and difficult, Paulina confronted King Leontes with the truth—knowing the reality of her situation. Esther was very courageous, she was determined that, against all odds, she would face the King to save her people. “I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.” (Esther 4:16 English Standard Version). Paulina was courageous in the same way, she was breaking the law by disobeying the King, but she knew that she…

In the Hebrew version of Esther, Esther seems like a pawn that is manipulated by men in power, yet it is Mordecai’s presence at the gate that is representative of redemption. After Esther is queen, Mordecai is present abound the gates and heard two of the king’s eunuchs conspiring to kill Ahasuerus. Since the gates are where legal and justifiable acts occur, Mordecai’s action to prevent the assassination suggests to the reader the author’s needs to the king to be alive for the saving of Jewish…

in an age of despair. However, it is in this context that we, Christian, are called upon, “to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15. In the book of Esther, Haman had gotten a decree from the king to kill all the Jews, including Esther. It looks like a disaster, but in reality, it was the opportunity for God had prepared her for…

Esther The following paragraph is based primarily from chapter 14 of the Illustrated Bible Survey. The book of Esther was written anonymously in approximately 450-400 B.C. and is one of the five books that belong to the “Rolls.” Due to the historically accurate account of Persian culture, the author is thought to be a Persian Jew. Leading many to believe the book was written by Mordecai. The book of Esther continuously shows God’s sovereignty over His people, giving a message of hope to both…

The book of Esther tells the history of the tradition Purim, riving from the word ‘pur’ meaning ‘a lot.’ Haman, the highest official in King Antiochus’ court, planned to destroy all of the Jews in the Kingdom of Ahasuerus because a Jew named Mordecai did not obey his commands. To save their people, Mordecai and his niece Esther must come up with a plan to save the Jews in the kingdom. The tradition of Purim is to celebrate when the Jews were relieved from their enemies when King Ahasuerus agreed…

2 God Is Present The Book of Esther in the Holy Bible never mentions God, nor does it acknowledge His existence or actions. Despite His name never being mentioned, there are specific circumstances where it is evident that God is present. Selected text from the Book of Esther, Chapters 4:10 through 5:3 describes one such situation. I will prove that it was at the hand and guidance of God’s intervention…

authority that women in previous times had never had before. Both the Roman and Persian women who obtained this power did so in different ways, and these women also both conducted themselves differently once obtaining this uncommon privilege. Livia and Esther were both some of the first patricians in their respective ancient societies. They served under both emperors and a king, and through both their sexuality and intellect, they rose to a prominent and powerful position. Livia was known…

that he might choose a successor to the unruly Vashti. The King chose Esther, an orphan daughter of a Benjaminite named Abihail. Esther was originally named Hadassah,…