Tag: Esther
June 24th: 1 Thessalonians 2:17—3:13 and Matthew 14:1-13
March 4th: Exodus 11 and Matthew 14
The Typology of the Beheading of John the Baptist
Is there an ironic twist in Herod’s niece getting John the Baptist beheaded? An upside down protoevangelium?
Continue reading “The Typology of the Beheading of John the Baptist”
The Family of Abraham: Part 41—The Continuing Adventures
Today, I discuss a few of the echoes of the Genesis narrative in later stories in Scripture.
Continue reading “The Family of Abraham: Part 41—The Continuing Adventures”
Unravelling the Mysteries of the Book of Esther
Today’s video is on the subject of the book of Esther, exploring some of the insights of Rabbi David Fohrman’s superb little book, The Queen You Thought You Knew, which I read over the weekend.
Continue reading “Unravelling the Mysteries of the Book of Esther”
