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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.

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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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John Podhoretz
when discussing the events celebrated on Purim and the role of the book in underscoring the hand of God in those events.
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The Anti-War Crowd Takes a Hit
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Jonathan Fitzgerald
as a book that illustrates how God placed individuals in their positions for a specific purpose.
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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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James Abate
when discussing the conflict between Israelis and Persians.
Global Markets Receive A Jolt After Trump Tehran Warning
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Jamie Dunlop
as a book to read to better understand God’s providence.
Jamie Dunlop - God’s Purposes Prevail (Esther 1:1-10:3)
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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
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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
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Alistair Begg
in the context of discussing God's providence.
Thinking Christianly All Year (Part 1 of 2)
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Winston Marshall
when referencing a story told in it.
Dr Benny Morris - "This Is The TRUTH!" Why Peace Has Been Impossible Between Israel & Iran
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Rossella Tercatin
when discussing computer testing.
Day 612 - Can Shas bring down the coalition?
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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)
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Ben Shapiro
in the context of Purim and the Book of Esther.
Ep. 742 - The Great Gun-Grab
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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
Reference to Esther and the decree written by Haman to exterminate or exile the Jews.
An Unordinary Persecution - June 29th

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