3-Week SASA Reading Group: How to Survive in an Authoritarian State – The Book of Esther
July 9th 12pm ET, July 16th 10:30 am ET
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3-Week Reading Group July 2nd 12pm ET July 9th 12pm ET July 16th 10:30am ET Led by Dr. David Danzig
Time & Location
July 9th 12pm ET, July 16th 10:30 am ET
Zoom Meeting
About the Event
The Book of Esther has held a celebrated place in Judeo-Christian lore since its initial promulgation in the 3rd or 2nd century BCE. Commentators’ views of its central theme fall into several categories, generally privileging the role of Esther as leading the triumph of the Jews over the evil Haman and the indifferent Ahasuerus. The role of Mordecai seems to be secondary – as pious sage, Jewish advocate, and faithful steward of Esther. However, things may not be as they appear. In this Reading Group, we will learn about the narrative of the Book of Esther, discuss the roles of the characters in this tale of royal backstabbing and deceit, imagine the pageantry of the Achaemenid Persian royal court, and investigate
3-Week Text-In-Translation Reading Group
July 2nd 12pm ET
July 9th 12pm ET
July 16th 10:30am ET
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