Bible Dictionary Project
Bible Dictionary Project
Name: Donna Trussell
Student ID: L00223708
Course: BIBL 104
Date: September 17th, 2014
Old Testament Bible Dictionary Project: Book of Esther
The author of the Book of Esther was believed to be Mordecai, the Persian Jew. This book was written between 450-400 BC. The book of Esther has been questioned by critics about the authenticity and whether or not it was produced by biblical scholars. The book is named after the main character a Jewish girl named Esther. The book of Esther deals with many themes of hope, faith and deliverance. Xerxes who ruled the Persian Empire banished Queen Vashti for being disobedient and refusing to appear for before him and the government leaders. Xerxes is then in search of a new Queen. The story shows Esther being elevated into the role of Queen. Esther’s new position gave a new hope to the Jews. The story progresses into Esther relying on her faith in God to help her enter the Kings court unannounced to address him of the current situation of Jews and the threat of their existence. Esther’s faith in God helped her overcome her fear and delivered the Jews from eradication. Mordecai who was Esther’s Uncle had a lot of influence on Esther and instilled in her the faith in God. Mordecai was commended for his faith and was elevated to second in command. The conclusion of the book shows the readers that God rewards those who put their faith and trust in him.
Esther
Esther was Jewish girl who became Queen of the Persian Empire. Her Hebrew name was Hadassah, which interpreted means “myrtle”. Hadassah was given the name Esther, which is derived from Babylonian goddess Ishtar, to protect her Jewish identity from the Persian Empire. Esther was a woman of wisdom, grace and poise which the King found favor in. Selflessness was another quality that Esther possessed. She was willing to sacrifice her own life in order to preserve the lives of the Jews. Going before the King and court unannounced was unlawful and
Name: Donna Trussell
Student ID: L00223708
Course: BIBL 104
Date: September 17th, 2014
Old Testament Bible Dictionary Project: Book of Esther
The author of the Book of Esther was believed to be Mordecai, the Persian Jew. This book was written between 450-400 BC. The book of Esther has been questioned by critics about the authenticity and whether or not it was produced by biblical scholars. The book is named after the main character a Jewish girl named Esther. The book of Esther deals with many themes of hope, faith and deliverance. Xerxes who ruled the Persian Empire banished Queen Vashti for being disobedient and refusing to appear for before him and the government leaders. Xerxes is then in search of a new Queen. The story shows Esther being elevated into the role of Queen. Esther’s new position gave a new hope to the Jews. The story progresses into Esther relying on her faith in God to help her enter the Kings court unannounced to address him of the current situation of Jews and the threat of their existence. Esther’s faith in God helped her overcome her fear and delivered the Jews from eradication. Mordecai who was Esther’s Uncle had a lot of influence on Esther and instilled in her the faith in God. Mordecai was commended for his faith and was elevated to second in command. The conclusion of the book shows the readers that God rewards those who put their faith and trust in him.
Esther
Esther was Jewish girl who became Queen of the Persian Empire. Her Hebrew name was Hadassah, which interpreted means “myrtle”. Hadassah was given the name Esther, which is derived from Babylonian goddess Ishtar, to protect her Jewish identity from the Persian Empire. Esther was a woman of wisdom, grace and poise which the King found favor in. Selflessness was another quality that Esther possessed. She was willing to sacrifice her own life in order to preserve the lives of the Jews. Going before the King and court unannounced was unlawful and