The Dawn: Political Teachings of the Book of EstherShalem Press, 2000 - 312 sayfa The Dawn removes the book of Esther from the realm of fairy tale, translating the biblical narrative's political thought into teachings of the utmost relevance today. It reveals Esther's ideas of the good state, how effective leadership makes decisions for the welfare of its people, and what modern-day Jews can learn about how to stand up to their enemies and maintain Jewish faith and nationhood even as God's face remains hidden from His people. |
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Acknowledgments xiii | 9 |
Submission and Rule | 11 |
Political Favor | 26 |
ESTHER THREE | 41 |
Idolatry | 60 |
Disobedience | 69 |
Joseph | 83 |
Amalek | 93 |
The Plan | 147 |
The Reaction | 152 |
ESTHER SIX | 155 |
Power Shift | 160 |
Downfall | 165 |
Allies | 168 |
ESTHER SEVEN | 174 |
The Last Appeal | 177 |
AntiSemitism | 104 |
ESTHER FOUR | 114 |
Pressure | 117 |
Court Jew | 123 |
The Decision | 135 |
ESTHER FIVE | 144 |
Political Power | 187 |
ESTHER EIGHT | 201 |
ESTHER NINE | 231 |
Notes | 264 |
Scriptural and Rabbinic References | 298 |
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