Haman’s meteoric rise and equally rapid downfall is one of the main plots in the Book of Esther. Immediately after his promotion, we see Haman act with a certain confidence, if not arrogance, deciding ...

Acknowledged or not, the hand of God often moves in the affairs of mankind to see that his purposes are accomplished. It’s a big part of the story of Mordecai, Haman and Queen Esther in which Mordecai ...

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Miracles are often woven into the fabric of nature, and not obvious to the naked eye. As the Purim holiday approaches, it is time to reflect on the lessons of what happened in Persia (modern day Iran) ...

Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the defeat of the plan to destroy the Jews by Haman, the highest official of Xerxes, who was King of the Persian Empire. According to The Book of Esther - ...

I wonder if she could even breathe. As Queen Esther stood in the inner court, she waited to see what would happen. Under Persian law, anyone who approached the king without being invited could be put ...

The Jewish holiday of Purim, which begins tonight, is a joyous time of celebration. The story of the Book of Esther is familiar: In the 4th century BCE, the Persian King Ahasuerus fell under the ...

One of the most treasured Bible stories to Jewish and Christian children alike is the story of Queen Esther. The feats of this brave Jewish woman are celebrated on the Feast of Purim, March 21 this ...