If Esther had not been that beautiful: dealing with a hidden God in the (Hebrew) Book of Esther.

From: Biblical Theology Bulletin | Date: December 22, 2001| Author: Van Den Eynde, Sabine M.L. | Copyright information

Abstract

The Hebrew story of Esther seems to be a story without God. God does not intervene, is not present as a character in the book, is even never referred to (Fox: 235-47; Beal 1999: xix-xxii). Yet, the religious overtones are present throughout the book. The present article studies some of these religious hints, with special attention to the (reversal of the) power relationships.

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The story of Esther starts with a great celebration. ...

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