Part 3 of the story of Hadassah, the young exiled Jewish woman who would grow up to be queen of an empire introduces us to the main character. Through the words of her cousin, Mordecai we learn about her background, her personality, her childhood, and her values. We then witness an exchange between Hadassah and a local rabbi, one in which she is drawn to the idea of someone being used by God as a deliverer. This is a fictional retelling designed to give us insight into how Jesus is reflected in the Book of Esther.
The boast of Lamech in Genesis 4:23-24 marks a chilling moment in the evolution of human sin: the normalization and glorification of violence. Whereas...
One of the most important Jewish holidays is Passover, also called Pesach, which celebrates the Exodus, the liberation of Israelites from slavery in Egypt....
Today’s episode explores how the prophet Joel's message resonates deeply with contemporary concerns about injustice and suffering. Joel Chapter 3, in particular, details God's...
