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Mentioned in 17 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 17 episodes
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, recalling a Republican quoting it when they were called for such a time.


Steve Toth

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

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S3 Ep. 5 Esther as the Redeemer of the Garden of Eden
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as the origin of the festival of Purim and Haman's plot to exterminate the Jews.


Chad Bird

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Episode 176 (Deuteronomy 24:5-25:19)
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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 by Father Mike Schmitz as a book they will see in a couple of days, noting its connection to Ahasuerus (also known as Xerxes).

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Day 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2025)
Mentioned in the context of the origin of the name "Jew".

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The Iron Age: Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian Empires
Mentioned by Alan Dershowitz when discussing the historical roots of anti-Semitism.

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Alan Dershowitz on Kirk, Epstein, and Netanyahu | The Moynihan Report
Mentioned by Father Mike Schmitz as he introduces the scripture readings for the day.

Day 279: Blessings and Burdens (2025)
Mentioned in the context of joy and pillows, marking the beginning of a crisis.

Day 276: Haman's Plan (2025)
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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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multiple times throughout the episode to emphasize the connection between the Tanakh and the Megillah.

Rabbi David Fohrman

S3 Ep. 3 Haman’s Godly Ambitions
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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 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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as an example of God providing justice and deliverance.

Mike Tolliver

Is "Eye For An Eye" Christian? Jesus, Justice, and The Limits of Vengeance (Dru Johnson) Ep. #218
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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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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 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


