Jews and Anti-Judaism in Esther and the Church BOOKS > Biblical Studies > Exegesis and Hermeneutics Framed around a nighttime prayer

Framed around a nighttime prayer of Compline

our participation in Jesus’ triumphal return and millennial kingdom

In Praying the Priestly Prayer

But long before his acting success

or which could be pursued within the safety of the home

Jews and Anti-Judaism in Esther and the Church BOOKS > Biblical Studies > Exegesis and Hermeneutics Framed around a nighttime prayerThe biblical Book of Esther records an account of Jewish resistance to attempted genocide in the setting of the Persian Empire. According to the text, Jews were targeted for annihilation simply because of their Jewish identity. However, the story also reports that they were allowed to defend themselves against anyone who sought to kill them. In the context of attempted genocide, the message of Esther addresses a timeless and universal issue of justice