Life, Death, and Taxes
The seemingly anti-climactic end of the Book of Esther allows us to better understand the…
What’s in a Name?
Names are important clues in the Book of Esther.
Queen Esther’s Superb Statecraft
The statesmanship of a Jewish queen models the politics needed for the post-prophetic age. …
Rembrandt’s Haman
A mysterious painting may reflect an insightful understanding of a biblical book.
A Wrinkle in Jewish Time
A famous book for children allows us to better appreciate the power of a famous…
Esther vs. Macbeth
One interpretation of Shakespeare has an interesting parallel to a theme in the story of…
Shakespeare in Shushan
The Bard gives us a lens by which to understand the state of mind of…