Esther and RuthWestminster John Knox Press, 1 בינו׳ 2003 - 94 עמודים In classic Interpretation Bible Studies style, Patricia Tull leads the reader through a ten-session study of the entire Old Testament books of Esther, with its stories of faithfulness, courage, and survival, and the ethical questions posed by its ending, and Ruth, with its themes of community, loyalty, and friendship. Interpretation Bible Studies (IBS) offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated Interpretation commentary series, IBS makes the same depth of biblical insight available in a dynamic, flexible, and user-friendly resource. Designed for adults and older youth, Interpretation Bible Studies can be used in small groups, in church school classes, in large group presentations, or in personal study. |
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תוצאות 1-5 מתוך 16
... are placed in a land foreign both to Israel and to ourselves , in the royal court of an imperial ruler . The first episode confronts. The Persian Empire during the time of King Ahasuerus. 7 Parties , Politics , and Power.
... royal pomp . Details in the next several verses continue to inflate the royal priv- ilege of King Ahasuerus . In the first two sentences the king's name is invoked three times , and regal descriptives abound : The words " ruled ...
Patricia K. Tull. royal court not only as completely foreign to their own more frugal experience but even as morally suspect . But many American church- goers today inhabit , or aspire to inhabit , settings rivaling the king's in luxury ...
... royal edict to all corners of the empire declaring what has happened . We are told that this advice pleases the king , and the royal imple- mentation of this plan is detailed . An edict is sent out legislating morality in every ...
... royal laws and far- flung edicts sent out by an ancient form of pony express , most of these suggested by advisors to the king , will also domi- nate the book as they have dominated the opening scenes . Excessive and violent solutions ...