Biblical Reading and Reflections: July 8th (Esther 4 & Philemon)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Tory of the Rivalry Between Esau and Jacob
Esau hated jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him. Haman's fury against mordicai was provoked by mordecai's refusal to bow to him. Esau's murderous rage against jacob, his brother, has blown up into a genecidal rage against an entire people. Perhaps we might also see ways in which king ahazuerus is like isaac. There is a more general despair among the jews in every province,. separated from the commoners and the regular life of the city.
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