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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Book of Esther

Book • 473

Thomas Publications

The Book of Esther is a historical fiction narrative set in the Persian court during the fifth century BCE. It tells the story of Esther, a Jewish maiden who becomes the wife of King Xerxes and risks her life to save the Jewish people from annihilation.

The book explains the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim and highlights God's providential care for His people even in exile.

The story includes themes of divine intervention, courage, and the tension between Jews and Gentiles.

Mentioned by

Winston Marshall

Jonathan Fitzgerald

Rabbi David Fohrman

Meir Soloveichik

Rossella Tercatin

Jonathan Silver

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned in the podcast as a source of prophecies that the Nazis feared.

580: DEEP DIVE: Nazi Prophecies

Mentioned by

John Podhoretz

when discussing the events celebrated on Purim and the role of the book in underscoring the hand of God in those events.

The Anti-War Crowd Takes a Hit

The book of Esther is at the very climax of biblical history.

S3 Ep. 5 Esther as the Redeemer of the Garden of Eden

Mentioned by

Jonathan Fitzgerald

as a book that illustrates how God placed individuals in their positions for a specific purpose.

Mentioned in the context of the origin of the name "Jew".

The Iron Age: Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian Empires

Mentioned by

James Abate

when discussing the conflict between Israelis and Persians.

Global Markets Receive A Jolt After Trump Tehran Warning

Mentioned by

Rabbi David Fohrman

multiple times throughout the episode to emphasize the connection between the Tanakh and the Megillah.

S3 Ep. 3 Haman’s Godly Ambitions

Mentioned by

Jamie Dunlop

as a book to read to better understand God’s providence.

Jamie Dunlop - God’s Purposes Prevail (Esther 1:1-10:3)

Mentioned by

Meir Soloveichik

as the scriptural source of Purim celebrations, discussing its unusual nature and lack of explicit mention of God.

Sacred Time Ep 8: Purim

Mentioned by

Kyle Idleman

as a book of the Bible that reads like a screenplay and could be turned into a movie.

In the Shadows: For Such A Time

Mentioned by

Alistair Begg

in the context of discussing God's providence.

Thinking Christianly All Year (Part 1 of 2)

Reference to Esther and the decree written by Haman to exterminate or exile the Jews.

An Unordinary Persecution - June 29th

Mentioned by

Winston Marshall

when referencing a story told in it.

Dr Benny Morris - "This Is The TRUTH!" Why Peace Has Been Impossible Between Israel & Iran

Mentioned by

Rossella Tercatin

when discussing computer testing.

Day 612 - Can Shas bring down the coalition?

Mentioned by

David Kraemer

when discussing the book of Esther and its depiction of Jews settled throughout the Persian Empire.

David Kraemer, "Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Mentioned by

Ben Shapiro

in the context of Purim and the Book of Esther.

Ep. 742 - The Great Gun-Grab

Mentioned by

Jonathan Silver

in the introduction of the podcast episode.

Ronna Burger on Reading Esther as a Philosopher (Rebroadcast)

Mentioned as a source for the story of Purim.

S4:027 Leviticus 21-24

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