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12 Cards in this Set
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Who is queen before Esther?
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Vashti
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Who is king during the book of Esther
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Ahasuerus
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Who is Esther's uncle?
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Mordechai
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Who opposes Mordechai and all the Jews?
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Haman
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What Jewish holiday is created and celebrated at the end of Esther?
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Purim
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The three controversies surround the book of Esther are
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1. no mention of God
2. Violence 3. Esther accomodate |
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On two occasions, some argue, God is referenced. What are they?
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1. Mord. suggests help for Jews will come elsewhere.
2. Esther proposes a fast. |
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What are the three versions of Esther? (MSA)
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1. Masoretic
2. Septuagint 3. Alpha Test |
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Ahasuerus fails because he is so _______ and ________ from the significance of events in the palace.
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dependent, disconnected
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Esther and Haman are similar in that they both try to _______ __ ____
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manipulate the king
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Esther uses her power to ______ her people and ________ the _________ of her enemies
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save, prolong, slaughter
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The two major structuring literary devices in Esther are
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1. folk tale: problem, action, (reversal) resolution
2. Chiasm: centering on Mordechai's parade of honor |
