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The Message of Esther

God Present But Unseen [Paperback]

by David G. Firth

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  • Want to get to grips with the Book of Esther?

  • Part of the Bible Speaks Today commentary series, this is an excellent exploration of Esther

  • You'll be reminded of the power of stepping out in faith

  • Author

    David G. Firth

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Intervarsity Press (IVP)

  • Published

    May 2010

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In Persia in the fifth century BC, the Jews were threatened with genocide. The book of Esther describes how this crisis was averted through the bravery of Esther, the wisdom of Mordecai and the unity of the Jewish people.

However, Esther is a rather strange book to find in the Bible. It is set entirely outside the Promised Land, and shows no interest in it. Furthermore, it is the only book in the Bible that definitely does not mention God, and it avoids any obviously religious language.

Nevertheless, the book does have a developed theology. David Firth brings this out as he engages insightfully with the narrative. He shows how it invites us to reflect on what it is to know God within this world, where the miraculous is rare and yet in which the faithful continue to experience the reality of God's presence. This is of particular importance for those living out their faith within post-Christendom.

God's saving purpose in Christ is richer than Esther imagines, but Esther asks us how we continue to see God's work this side of the cross of Christ, and what our own part is within the ongoing story of his deliverance.

'The Bible Speaks Today series is brilliant for tuning in to God's voice.' - Roger Forster

'Accessible, informative and uncomplicated, The Bible Speaks Today series offers genuine insights into the text, without becoming over-scholarly.' - Terry Virgo

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  • Author

    David G. Firth

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Intervarsity Press (IVP)

  • Published

    May 2010

  • Weight

    194g

  • Page Count

    160

  • Dimensions

    135 x 215 x 11 mm

  • ISBN

    9781844744442

  • ISBN-10

    1844744442

  • Eden Code

    2744025

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  • Author/Creator: David G. Firth

  • ISBN: 9781844744442

  • Publisher: Intervarsity Press (IVP)

  • Release Date: May 2010

  • Weight: 194g

  • Dimensions: 135 x 215 x 11 mm

  • Eden Code: 2744025


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