Bible Study

Book of Esther

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Fridays during Trinity Term
Location: Old Library / Hybrid with Zoom link
12.45pm - 1.30pm

This term, we will be studying the Book of Esther. This ancient book, which can be found in the Old Testament (with the exception of some chapters included in the Apocrypha), takes place in the context of the reign of King Ahasuerus in the first Person Empire. Esther, a young Jewish woman, marries the king and becomes Queen. When the Jewish community is threatened by Haman, the king’s advisor, Mordechai, the Queen’s cousin, persuades her to intercede on behalf of the Jews. The Book of Esther presents a tale about a courageous woman who saves her people. In the Jewish tradition, this story is told at the Jewish festival of Purim. Everyone is welcome to join us for these weekly Bible studies. Costumes and fancy dress are not required!

Friday 18 January    Beginnings (Addition A and Chapter 1)

Friday 26 January    A Beauty Contest (Chapter 2)

Friday 2 February    Genocide (Chapter 3 and Addition B) 

Friday 9 February    Prayers and Intercessions (Chapter 4 and Addition C)

Friday 16 February  No session   

Friday 23 February  Esther Confronts the King (Addition D and Chapter 5)

Friday 1 March        Honour and Disgrace (Chapter 6)

Friday 8 March        Another Banquet (Chapter 7 and Chapter 8)

Friday 15 March      A Fateful Few Days (Chapter 9)