The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 280: The People of the Covenant (2022)
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Purim Celebrates Jewish Deliverance
- The Feast of Purim commemorates Jewish survival and victory in the face of extermination plots.
- The story of Esther has inspired Jews for over 2,000 years to remember God’s deliverance.
Core Meaning in Traditions
- Festivities and customs around sacred days often evolve and can become distorted over time.
- Still, the core meaning or kernel of these celebrations remains vital and true.
Jewish Survival Through Adversity
- Jewish history is marked by repeated threats to their existence, yet they persist with faith.
- This endurance illustrates a powerful story of covenant and survival through adversity.