EST160 - Not Plundering After a Victory In the Ancient World Was Very Weird

In this podcast, the countercultural nature of the Jews in the Book of Esther is explored, as they chose not to plunder after a day of victory. The significance of plunder in the ancient world is discussed, along with the concept of a holy war declared by the author of Esther. The episode also delves into closing the chapter on past screw-ups committed by the Jewish people.