What is the message of Esther?

Answer 1

The Book of Esther is about the Jews living in Babylon. It portrays them as representing all that is good and decent, but at the same time, utterly vengeful, unmerciful and uncompromising. In the words of Martin Luther, the Book of Esther 'lionises' the Jews, no doubt meaning that it attributes both the most endearing and the most fearsome characteristics of humanity to them.

Answer 2

According to Martin Luther, the Book of Esther lionised the Jews. His comments highlight the fact that the book portrays the Jews who surrounded Queen Esther as superior in every way to their gentile neighbours.

The Book of Esther also presents a lesson of moral hazard. It teaches that if you are winning, show no mercy to your opponents. Queen Esther's petition for more time to kill teaches that absolute victory is more important than justice or due process.

Answer 3

Esther forms a very important part of the Jewish history, and the book of Esther records the events. The message of these events is important to Jews since it is one of God's providence and protection of their people. The providential hand of God is evident throughout.

Answer 4

There is no religious message in the Book of Esther, since it does not even mention God. The book is not historically accurate, so there is no historical message. The only message in the Book of Esther seems to be the glorification of the Jews. In the words of Martin Luther, the Book of Esther 'lionises' the Jews, no doubt meaning that it attributes both the most endearing and the most fearsome characteristics of humanity to them.

Answer 5

The religious message of Esther is that God is with us even when He is hidden. Also, that taking refuge in one's wealth while ignoring one's people, will be the downfall of a Jew (Esther 4:13-14).See also:

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Answer 6

Faith and Trust in god + obedience and tact. Also Courage and faithfullness

Accurate portrayal of God's active hand in our lives :)

Answer 7

That sacrifice is necessary and expected.