Esther, A Video Study --- Introduction --- taught by Marion Ann Taylor

Esther, A Video Study features scholar and professor Marion Taylor teaching through the book of Esther in 11 engaging and challenging lessons.
0:00 - Introduction
3:03 - Why the book is named after Esther, not Mordecai
4:10 - Why Esther was written
4:43 - When Esther was written
7:21 - Hebrew and Septuagint versions of Esther
11:09 - Canonicity debates and Luther’s hostility
15:10 - The structure of Esther
18:19 - Repetitions in Esther
21:19 - Historical context of Persia in the 5th century BC
25:55 - Historical challenges
28:52 - How to find God in a book that does not mention God
31:55 - Interpretations of Esther during the Reformation
33:34 - Modern interpretations of Esther
35:44 - Next steps in reading Esther
Based on her Esther commentary in The Story of God Bible Commentary series, these video lessons explain and illuminate each passage of the book in light of the Bible's overarching grand story. Taylor offers an engaging and probing introduction to the entire book of Esther, guiding viewers in creatively and faithfully living out its messages in today's context. Using a story-centric approach, this set of lessons is ideal for formal and informal students alike, and for everyone who wants to better understand the book of Esther today.
Esther, A Video Study is part of the Beyond the Basics Series, which is dedicated to bringing expert teaching from world's best biblical scholars and theologians directly to interested learners. Esther, A Video Study breathes life into each passage of the book, examined in its canonical and historical setting, in order to foster discernment in living God's story faithfully and creatively with and for the church in the 21st century.
Session Titles and Runtimes:
1 - Introduction (37 min)
2 - Esther 1:1-22 (27 min)
3 - Esther 2:1-23 (26 min)
4 - Esther 3:1-15 (28 min)
5 - Esther 4:1-17 (27 min)
6 - Esther 5:1-14 (26 min)
7 - Esther 6:1-14 (25 min)
8 - Esther 7:1-10 (27 min)
9 - Esther 8:1-17 (26 min)
10 - Esther 9:1-32 (28 min)
11 - Esther 10:1-3 (24 min)
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[@janchristianwismarsaragih902]

This is like a free lecture. Thank you.

[@markfan2882]

Thanks so much to Dr. Taylor and Zondervan for introducing Esther to me. Looking forward to have more about the book of Esther from you later. From HongKong, China

[@sirucb8711]

Praise be to Jesus. God Bless you all.🙏

[@YT4Me57]

Regarding the lack of religious language in the Hebrew version of the book of Esther, sometimes God is 'silent'. He doesn't have to advertise. We are lead to rely upon the wisdom of others and our own understanding of who God is. Such is Esther. As she debated in her mind on what to do, God sent her uncle Mordecai to remind her of our own responsibilities to live out what God has already told us to do. Esther is us without the direct voice of God in her ear, but the work of the Holy Spirit stirring within her.

[@daughteroftheking02]

So good and so true!

[@ismaelamadot3893]

Good morning sister Marion Ann Taylor. What a wonderful and faith - inspiring explanation of the book of Esther. Please strengthen our faith on the rest of the Bible books. Thank you for the "rich spiritual food" provided. Many blessings from Jehovah God and Christ. Amador, Kingdom Christian from sunny Puerto Rico.

[@luckychildministryug256]

Amazing! Be blessed 🙏

[@mr.richardryan7506]

Thank you for this wonderful introduction to Esther. I am troubled that you did not mention, for me at least, the most unexplained statement from her in the whole story. Perhaps this holds the key to it all.

[@cherylalverson7784]

This is a wonderful lesson that is not afraid to delve into the book's difficulties down through the ages. I did not realize there is a longer version of Esther. I will definitely find this, not that the short version is to be disregarded. I did know about Luther's hostility toward the book. Prof. Taylor states that she shares the conviction of Canadian theologian Lee Beach that Esther is particularly valuable to the church today as it wrestles with questions about how to survive and thrive in a post-Christian context that resembles that of the exiled Jews in the Persian Empire.

[@user-fy1pv1lt3h]

God bless Queen Esther lavishly amen

[@CaroleMcDonnell]

Thank you so much!

[@susanthomas-mo1xm]

Very interesting and informative. Thanks

[@natalinacampisi4606]

I wonder if Esther had children with the King??

[@jenifad9959]

Barbie looks like a gogo dancer 😂

[@xtinahay6154]

Don’t bother with this one🤦🏻‍♀️ I just wasted 10 minutes listening to this🙄 There are so many other better study on the book of Esther. David Pawson gave an in-depth & dynamic lecture on the book of Esther. Go watch it!

[@user-ej5ky1hj6r]

??? Be cautious of listening to this person. Read your own bible and pray the holy spirit to lead you. Feels like she may have female authority issues or something. Idk

[@asdfgh-uh6cy]

There never was a queen Esther, it's a completely fictional story.

[@christinaforras]

She addresses this in the video