The Message of Esther: God Present But Unseen by David G. Firth Paperback Book

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Explore how the reality of God's presence is experienced against a backdrop of His seeming absence in The Message of Esther by David Firth, a revised edition in the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries.

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The Book of Esther is one of two books of the Bible to be set entirely outside of the Promised Land, and the only book which does not mention God at all.In this cogent, readable study, David Firth explores The Message of Esther, to help us better understand this paradoxically important book and its implications for our own contemporary context. With clear insight, he lay out how the reality of God's presence is experienced against a backdrop of God's relative anonymity and seeming absence, and shows us how that speaks into the lives of Christians today.A revised volume in the trusted Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of Esther offers an accessible and thought-provoking exposition of Esther's story, that considers its meaning for both its original audience and for Christians in the twenty-first century.Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for students and preachers who want to deepen their understanding of Scripture as it was first written as well as its continued relevance today.This beautifully redesigned edition has been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NIV Bible text.The Message of Esther is perfect for anyone looking for a stimulating, accessible commentary on Esther that will help them apply its lessons to their everyday life.

Author Biography

David G. Firth is tutor in Old Testament and Academic Dean at Trinity College, Bristol. His previous Bible commentaries include 1 & 2 Samuel in the Apollos Old Testament Commentary series and The Message of Joshua in the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries. He is also co-editor of Interpreting the Psalms, Interpreting Isaiah, Words and the Word, and Presence, Power and Promise.

Table of Contents

ContentsGeneral preface ixAuthor's preface xiChief abbreviations xivSelect bibliography xvIntroduction 11. Some parties and their aftermath (1:1–22) 192. Providence in the passive voice (2:1–23) 303. Power and corruption in high places (3:1–15) 414. Risking all (4:1–17) 525. A tale of two banquets (5:1–14) 636. A funny thing happened (6:1–13) 737. An awkward dinner (6:14 – 7:10) 848. Revoking the irrevocable (8:1–17) 949. Days of deliverance (9:1–19) 10510. Remembering deliverance (9:20 – 10:3) 116

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Explore how the reality of God's presence is experienced against a backdrop of His seeming absence in The Message of Esther by David Firth, a revised edition in the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries.

Details ISBN1789744016 Author David G. Firth Pages 160 Series The Bible Speaks Today Old Testament Year 2022 ISBN-10 1789744016 ISBN-13 9781789744019 Publication Date 2022-05-19 UK Release Date 2022-05-19 Format Paperback Imprint Inter-Varsity Press Place of Publication Nottingham Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-05-19 NZ Release Date 2022-05-19 Subtitle God Present But Unseen Publisher Inter-Varsity Press Replaces 9781844744442 DEWEY 222.906 Audience General We've got this

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