The book of Esther was considered pseudepigraphic (a false book of the Bible) by some of the early church fathers, and they hesitated to include it in the canon of Scripture. The writer of the book of Esther uses specific names and timeframes, which indicates this is indeed a true historical account, not a work of fiction. Scrolls that may have been destroyed could have included those that contained information about Queen Esther. Much of the library and wealth of historical information was accidentally destroyed by Julius Caesar in 48 BC during the Roman civil war. The Library of Alexandria was one of the most significant libraries in the ancient world, and must have included, not only the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia, as referenced in Esther chapter 10, but other historical information from that time in history. Just because there are no other recorded historical accounts about these people does not mean this narrative is not historically true. They are correct that at the present time there is no surviving historical account of either Queen Esther or some of the other characters who make up this portion of Scripture. Those who hold either view do not accept this account as actual history. Some Jewish scholars see this book as a mere novella, a work of fiction to explain the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim. Yet there is so much more in the book of Esther than just another interesting Bible story. For those who enjoy a good story, with a plot consisting of palace intrigue, romance, beautiful women, a not-as-clever-as-he-thought bad guy, and a humble good guy-complete with a satisfactory ending-this book in the Bible makes for great reading. It has been well said that truth is stranger than fiction, and the book of Esther is a wonderful example of this. Contentsĭay 2 - Queen Vashti, the Former Favoriteĭay 27 - Second (and Last) Day of Slaughter
Some of the very important things my father taught me, both by his words and by his actions, were: the importance of correct Bible doctrine, the privilege of prayer, the beauty of studying Scripture, the value of hard work, the freedom of gentle, patient teaching, and the joy of generosity. Rhodes, who went home to be with his Savior in October 2003. This book is lovingly dedicated to the precious memory of my father, Roland R. For details, contact the author at Faith: A 30-Day Women’s Devotional Based on the Book of Esther/Mary Jane Humes Special discounts are available on quantity purchases by corporations, associations, and others. Proofreading, typesetting, and cover: Sally Hanan of Reproduced by permission of the Crown’s patentee, Cambridge University Press. Rights in the Authorized Version in the United Kingdom are vested in the Crown. For permission requests, write to the author at Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are from the Authorized (King James) Version. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.
Read moreĪ 30-Day Women’s Devotional Based on the Book of EstherĪll rights reserved. You'll never look at life the same way again. If you are looking for a Bible study using the King James Version of the Bible to learn God's Word, to deepen your knowledge of Him, and to apply practical life lessons from the woman whose faith and bravery brought deliverance to God's chosen people, then this book is written for you. Practical, modern-day application - that you can apply to your life.Portion of Scripture to meditate on - to help you grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. Short lesson on what you just read - to deepen your knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Fictional perspective of a character in the story - to see Esther with fresh eyes. Apply the lessons learned from her choices and actions to move into a deeper understanding of faith and how it relates to your life and calling in God.Įach day of this 30-day Bible study devotional for women includes a:Portion of God's Word - to help you make Bible reading a daily practice. In Esther's Faith, an in-depth Bible study devotional of the Book of Esther, Mary Jane Humes pulls you into the story of a woman whose faith and bravery saved all future generations of her people.
Learn from the woman who saved a nation.The story of Esther-orphan, woman of faith, intercessor, and queen-can inspire us all to live out God's plan for our lives, and to leave legacies that will never be forgotten.
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