Most of the Readable Books that we have been studying are found in our section of the Old Testament where other “wisdom” books are found—Psalms, Proverbs, Solomon, and so on. Like the tales of Daniel, however, the book of Baruch is found amidst the prophets, because it picks up the narrative from the book ofContinue reading “Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 18: Baruch in Babylon”
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Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 8: Misinformation, Decrees, and the Life of Leaders
Esther 3:13a-g, 5:1-13 LXX, 8:12a-i; Psalm 85/6; Phil 2:-11; 1 Timothy 2:1-4 We have seen already how the LXX version of Esther makes God the main character, with Mordecai’s initial vision and closing interpretation, and with the poignant prayers of both Mordecai and Esther as the action heats up. Our final episode on Esther continuesContinue reading “Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 8: Misinformation, Decrees, and the Life of Leaders”
Edith M. Humphrey 