Esther, Queen of the Jews: A Curriculum

A Curriculum to help teach a class on the Book of Esther. Session One: Story and History Biblical background Herodotus Archaeological Archaeological Evidence Questions for Reflection and Discussion Session Two: The Story of Esther Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapters Nine and Ten Questions for Reflection and Discussion Session Three: Genre and Mission How do you “classify” Esther? Persian… (more)

A Curriculum to help teach a class on the Book of Esther. Session One: Story and History Biblical background Herodotus Archaeological Archaeological Evidence Questions for Reflection and Discussion Session Two: The Story of Esther Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapters Nine and Ten Questions for Reflection and Discussion Session Three: Genre and Mission How do you “classify” Esther? Persian Chronicle Wisdom Literature Historical Novella Festival Etiology Diaspora Story Festival Lection History Questions for Reflection and Discussion Session Four: Characters Vashti Xerxes Esther Mordecai Haman Questions for Reflection and Discussion Session Five: Purim Questions for Reflection and Discussion