TY  - BOOK
AU  - Grossman,Jonathan
TI  - Esther: the outer narrative and the hidden reading 
T2  - Siphrut : literature and theology of the Hebrew scriptures
SN  - 9781575066585
AV  - BS1375.52 .G76 2011eb
U1  - 222/.9066 23
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Winona Lake, Ind.
PB  - Eisenbrauns
KW  - Bible
KW  - Esther
KW  - Criticism, interpretation, etc
KW  - fast
KW  - RELIGION
KW  - Biblical Studies
KW  - Old Testament
KW  - bisacsh
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; The feast of Ahasuerus and the feast of Vashti (Esther 1) -- Esther is taken to the king (Esther 2) -- The attempted rebellion against the king (Esther 2:21-23) -- "Some time afterward" : the promotion of Haman (Esther 3:1-6) -- The casting of the lot (Esther 3:6-7) -- Did the king know of Haman's decree? (Esther 3:8-11) -- The secret turning point (Esther 4) -- Esther's plan (Esther 5:1-8) -- The gallows (Esther 5:9-14) -- Mordecai on horseback (Esther 6) -- Haman's advisers : fate versus Divine Providence (Esther 6:12-13) -- Esther's second party (Esther 6:14-7:10) -- Mordecai appointed over Haman's house, and Esther before the king again (Esther 8:1-8) -- Mordecai's letters (Esther 8:9-16) -- "Not one good thing was lacking" (Esther 8:17-9:4) -- Stages of the festival's acceptance (Esther 9:15-32) -- The greatness of the King and the greatness of Mordecai (Esther 10) -- Conclusion
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