GOD IS PRESENT 2
God Is Present The Book of Esther in the Holy Bible never mentions God, nor does it acknowledge His existence or actions. Despite His name never being mentioned, there are specific circumstances where it is evident that God is present. Selected text from the Book of Esther, Chapters 4:10 through 5:3 describes one such situation. I will prove that it was at the hand and guidance of God’s intervention that dictated the outcome, and will incorporate the three worlds method to reach my conclusion. The evidence will show that although God is never mentioned or acknowledged, it is by His “presence” that set’s …show more content…
King Ahasuerus ruled during the period 486-465 BCE. The Persians were not taxed as they were expected to be the military center of the empire; this was known as the blood tax because they had essentially paid their tax debt by serving in battle.
GOD IS PRESENT 5 Being so vast, the Persian Empire could have faced a lot of issues in regards to ruling and communication. The implementation of a universal language made things a lot easier. The Persians adopted the language of Babylon, Aramaic, which was essential in business and government transactions and communication. They also adopted the Egyptian calendar and medical practices, and were considered quite integrated. The people of Persia were very tolerant of other people’s religions. Persian kings would make offerings to the religions of conquered peoples not necessarily out of respect but as an effective way of maintaining order. The Persian rule of conquered regions was just, humane and intelligent but the standards of the time. (Svyantek, D., Mahoney, K., Brown, L.,
God Is Present The Book of Esther in the Holy Bible never mentions God, nor does it acknowledge His existence or actions. Despite His name never being mentioned, there are specific circumstances where it is evident that God is present. Selected text from the Book of Esther, Chapters 4:10 through 5:3 describes one such situation. I will prove that it was at the hand and guidance of God’s intervention that dictated the outcome, and will incorporate the three worlds method to reach my conclusion. The evidence will show that although God is never mentioned or acknowledged, it is by His “presence” that set’s …show more content…
King Ahasuerus ruled during the period 486-465 BCE. The Persians were not taxed as they were expected to be the military center of the empire; this was known as the blood tax because they had essentially paid their tax debt by serving in battle.
GOD IS PRESENT 5 Being so vast, the Persian Empire could have faced a lot of issues in regards to ruling and communication. The implementation of a universal language made things a lot easier. The Persians adopted the language of Babylon, Aramaic, which was essential in business and government transactions and communication. They also adopted the Egyptian calendar and medical practices, and were considered quite integrated. The people of Persia were very tolerant of other people’s religions. Persian kings would make offerings to the religions of conquered peoples not necessarily out of respect but as an effective way of maintaining order. The Persian rule of conquered regions was just, humane and intelligent but the standards of the time. (Svyantek, D., Mahoney, K., Brown, L.,