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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Book of Esther
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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.
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.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned in the podcast as a source of prophecies that the Nazis feared.

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580: DEEP DIVE: Nazi Prophecies
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when discussing the events celebrated on Purim and the role of the book in underscoring the hand of God in those events.

John Podhoretz

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The Anti-War Crowd Takes a Hit
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as a book that illustrates how God placed individuals in their positions for a specific purpose.

Jonathan Fitzgerald

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

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The Iron Age: Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian Empires
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when discussing the conflict between Israelis and Persians.

James Abate

Global Markets Receive A Jolt After Trump Tehran Warning
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as a book to read to better understand God’s providence.

Jamie Dunlop

Jamie Dunlop - God’s Purposes Prevail (Esther 1:1-10:3)
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as the scriptural source of Purim celebrations, discussing its unusual nature and lack of explicit mention of God.

Meir Soloveichik

Sacred Time Ep 8: Purim
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as a book of the Bible that reads like a screenplay and could be turned into a movie.


Kyle Idleman

In the Shadows: For Such A Time
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in the context of discussing God's providence.


Alistair Begg

Thinking Christianly All Year (Part 1 of 2)
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when referencing a story told in it.


Winston Marshall

Dr Benny Morris - "This Is The TRUTH!" Why Peace Has Been Impossible Between Israel & Iran
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when discussing computer testing.

Rossella Tercatin

Day 612 - Can Shas bring down the coalition?
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when discussing the book of Esther and its depiction of Jews settled throughout the Persian Empire.

David Kraemer

David Kraemer, "Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora" (Oxford UP, 2025)
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in the context of Purim and the Book of Esther.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 742 - The Great Gun-Grab
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in the introduction of the podcast episode.

Jonathan Silver

Ronna Burger on Reading Esther as a Philosopher (Rebroadcast)
Mentioned as a source for the story of Purim.

S4:027 Leviticus 21-24
Reference to Esther and the decree written by Haman to exterminate or exile the Jews.

An Unordinary Persecution - June 29th