Tag Archives: Haman

He Tells the Best Stories. Esther 7:9.

Everyone loves a great storyteller—and there is none greater than God himself. But the Bible is not an easy read. There are not only language challenges but also the way we tell stories has changed significantly in the last four thousand years. But the best readers can get past such challenges, and the rest ofContinue reading “He Tells the Best Stories. Esther 7:9.”

BEING HUMAN MEANS STORYTELLING: Esther 4:16.

Purim is the springtime celebration of the events recorded in the book of Esther. The celebration requires Jews to attend synagogue where they hear the story of Esther read aloud. Esther may be a bit long to read aloud. But tradition makes it fun: when the name of evil Haman is mentioned, the congregation drownsContinue reading “BEING HUMAN MEANS STORYTELLING: Esther 4:16.”