True, when the church took over the bible of the jews as part of its canon, it did embrace the book of esther. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The book of esther has served the jewish people as support of their national hope and especially so in the days of persecution. I think we are going to find that esther is a book rich in content for us about god and his plan. Esther 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book of esther records the origin of the holiday called purim. Thus, the deeds of queen esther cast a ray of light forward into israels history from a dark time. The book of esther is read every year to the assembled congregations of the jewish people in their synagogues to the present day. Listen to this description in the five megilloth, a jewish commentary published by the soncino press. Discourses on the whole book of esther by george lawson. The author of the book of esther is unknown, though some attribute the work to mordecai.
Akin, and tony merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a christcentered approach to expositing each book of the bible. Commentary on the book of esther by matthew henry old. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeets the road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole word of god. Now esther had not revealed her family and her people, just as mordecai had charged her. Some say that the name of god was left out of esther. Esther the new john gill exposition of the entire bible. The events in the book of esther occurred from 483. Bible exposition book of esther part 2 by bishop ogide duration. Pdf the book of esther, iconographical exegesis researchgate. The author giives us a good dose of healing theology in a most relevant manner. Jun 03, 2019 apostle selmans message at the worshippers retreat 2020 with elijah oyelade part one duration. Esther free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Apostle selmans message at the worshippers retreat 2020 with elijah oyelade part one duration. The author of the book is unknown and modern scholars have established that the final stage of the hebrew text would have been formed by the second century bce.
Vernon mcgee author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This exposition of esther and ruth is a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. This masterful work was the first commentary ironside had ever published, its unpretentious pages reaching the printers when he was only 23. The purpose of the book of esther bible exposition. Several things in this chapter itself are very instructive and of great use. In the hebrew bible, the book of esther is found in the third section of the canon, the writings. The purpose of the book of esther is to display the providence of god, especially in regard to his chosen people, israel. The most compendious exposition of it will be to read it deliberately all together at one time, for the latter events expound the former and show what providence intended in them. Dorothy, the books of esther, structure, genre and textual integrity sheffield. Commentary on esther 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Exalting jesus in esther christcentered exposition.
Esther, jewish diaspora, mordecai, haman, purim it is an unfortunate fact that in the christian world at large the book of esther has not found acceptance. Esther is read during the purim feast on 14th and 15th adar februarymarch. This book has its name from the person who is the principal subject of it. Esther commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Written in the hope that god would richly bless your effort to bring to the surface what his spirit has laid up for us in the little book, ironsides commentary. The book belongs to the socalled five scrolls hebr. The book of esther 6 powerful life lessons from the bible. The detailed descriptions of court life and traditions. The book is named for the star of the story, a young jewish girl named hadassah who was taken from her guardian, mordecai, and forced to compete for the affection of the king.
The book of esther is a 20 movie starring jen lilley as queen esther and joel smallbone as king xerxes. Esther with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of esther in easy english. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Book of prophecy that reveals gods magnificent plan of salvation through the person and work of jesus christ the book of esther is read every year to the assembled congregations of the jewish people in their synagogues to the present day. Michel rodrigue has received prophetic knowledge of the future of. The enemies of the jews had hoped to kill all the jews.
Michel rodrigue has received prophetic knowledge of the future of the church and the world. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Esther is the last of the historical books of the bible, so its main character is named esther that is, venus, the morning star, which sheds its light after all the other stars have ceased to shine, and while the sun still delays rising. Bible exposition book of esther part 1 by bishop ogide. Tom constables expository notes on esther this is also available in the net. Exalting jesus in esther is part of the christcentered exposition commentary series.
But, according to the law, which made the word of a persian king irrevocable, she. Esther commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The unknown author of the book of esther was most likely a jew very familiar with the royal persian court. Home commentaries john gills exposition of the entire bible esther. Esther 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. After these things, when the wrath of king ahasuerus subsided, he remembered vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. This unlikely contestant for a beauty pageant was crowned queen of persia and renamed esther, meaning star. This book has been criticized because it does not mention the name of god as neither does the song of solomon. David guzik commentary on esther 1, where queen vashti refuses to display her. The book of esther consists of an introduction or exposition in chapters 1 and 2. Thus, the deeds of queen esther cast a ray of light forward into israel.
The story of esther, mordecai, haman and king ahasuerus, is a drama which exhibits the divine supervision of the people of israel. Esther overview john gills exposition on the whole bible. Esther the new john gill exposition of the entire bible on. But mordecais law allowed the jews to defend themselves on that day. Study the bible online using commentary on esther and more. The book of esther is designed to show gods providential care of his people. Read esther commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeetstheroad teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole word of god. The book of esther has served the jewish people as support of their national hope and especially so. Hence it belongs to the bestknown otbooks with the jews and it is also the book, which has the oldest copies. Esther 8 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
Book of esther overview insight for living ministries. Today we are beginning a new studya new expository sermon serieson the book of esther. Waldman and appeared in volume one of the graphic canon, edited by russ kick and published by seven stories press. A story of the providence of god in a pagan land page 4 introduction to the book the book of esther is the only book in the bible that does not mention the name of god. An introduction to the book of esther an argument of the book of esther selected bibliography of the book of esther j. The new john gill exposition of the entire bible on. Study esther using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Though the name of god is not mentioned, the hand of god, ruling. Esther chapter 1 verse 1 the new john gill exposition. From now on i will require my students to read this engaging commentary for their edification and delight. Bible exposition book of esther part 1 by bishop ogide youtube. Christ in the historical books esther the book of esther is designed to show gods providential care of his people. Read esther commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Mar 17, 2016 bible exposition book of esther part 2 by bishop ogide duration.
May 18, 2018 he began teaching thru the bible in 1967. The story gives us six powerful lessons about courage. An expository commentary is an insightful guide to the book of esther. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Some have thought that the book of esther carries this idea of concealment too far. A survey of the content of the book of esther theme. The book of esther in the bible is a dramatic account which can give us insight into gods special and purposeful plan for our lives. Lectures on the whole book of ruth by george lawson. During this holiday, the jews remember how god saved them from their. Exposition on the book of esther j vernon mcgee home. Book of prophecy that reveals gods magnificent plan of salvation through the person and work of jesus christ. Pdf on jan 28, 2019, christophe stener and others published the book of esther, iconographical exegesis find, read and cite all the.
Esther is the last of the historical books of the bible, so its main character is. The book of esther records the institution of the feast of purim and the obligation of its perpetual observation. Esther 1 is the first chapter of the book of esther in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The purpose of the department of bible exposition is to help students comprehend the bible and to equip them for a lifetime of study, exposition, and application of the scriptures. What spiritual lessons can we learn from this book.
Neither mordecai, esther, nor the feast of purim is mentioned. Even though you may not see god in your daily circumstances, trust him and follow his plan. After these things, when the wrath of king ahasuerus was appeased on recovering from the violent excitement of his revelry and rage, the king was pierced with poignant regret for the unmerited treatment he had given to his beautiful and dignified queen. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Prideaux f18 thinks ahasuerus was artaxerxes longimanus, which is the sense of josephus s, and who is thought by many to be the artaxerxes. Esther is, among the generality of jews, the best known of all the books of the bible p. Exposition on the book of esther hardcover january 1, 1951 by j. Apostle joshua selman teaching from the book of esther 1. The book of esther is also rich in types and patterns which expound for us, the purpose of god in redeeming mankind from the power of sin. On a theological level, it serves to remind the reader of gods providence and sovereignty. This message would be particularly appropriate for a postexilic israel still wrestling with their covenantal relationship with the lord, a. Gods providence unfolded in esther by alexander carson. The story of esther reads like a movie plot, with a beautiful queen risking her life to prevent genocide.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In the hebrew bible the book of esther is placed in the third main part, that is the writings hebr. This message would be particularly appropriate for a postexilic israel still wrestling with their covenantal relationship with the lord, a relationship that had been strained but not broken. The book of esther is read every year to the assembled congregations of the jewish people in. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. After these things, when the wrath of king ahasuerus was appeasedon recovering from the violent excitement of his revelry and rage, the king was pierced with poignant regret for the unmerited treatment he had given to his beautiful and dignified queen. Esther commentary, sermon, illustration esther commentaries. Though the name of god is not mentioned, the hand of god, ruling and overruling the events for the preservation of his people, can be seen.
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