Sun and Shield: Esther

Musings on science, the Bible, and fantastic literature (and sometimes basketball and other stuff).
God speaks to us through the Bible and the findings of science, and we should listen to both types of revelation.
The title is from Psalm 84:11.
The Wikipedia is usually a pretty good reference. I mostly use the World English Bible (WEB), because it is public domain. I am grateful.

Showing posts with label Esther. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Esther. Show all posts

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Women of the Bible: Esther

Esther is one of two women who have Bible books named after them. I won't post any scripture about Esther, since, to do so, would requir...

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Guidance through visions, and other means: Some examples from the Bible

A number of Bible characters had a vision, or similar miraculous communication, from God. Sometimes, it was for the purpose of guidance. Som...

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Prayers in the Bible: group fast for Esther

Esther 4 :15 Then Esther asked them to answer Mordecai, 16 “Go, gather together all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me, an...

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

"One Night With the King" -- yes, there is a Hathach

In a previous post, I questioned any telling of the story of Esther without mentioning the role of Hathach, who speaks what many people thin...

Saturday, November 04, 2006

Movie about Esther -- no Hathach?

I haven't seen "One Night With the King," which is currently showing in some theaters, and is about the story of Esther. We ma...

Saturday, February 12, 2005

Hathach: Lessons from a Eunuch

"for such a time as this" was not spoken by Mordecai to Esther. Not really. Here's the entire verse: For if thou altogether...

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Martin LaBar: I have retired from teaching science at Southern Wesleyan University. That's my wife with me in the picture.

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