The Book Of Esther Research Paper

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Examining the courageous and extraordinary women in the Bible such as Ruth, Naomi, Sarah, Deborah, and Esther, but one woman particularly stands out, Esther. Despite her exquisite beauty; Esther was a brave, intelligent and loyal young woman, who put her own life at risk to save her people from annihilation by a spiteful and selfish Haman, who had a personal agenda. The book of Esther is an incredibly unique book which provides no mention of God whatsoever, but it doesn't mean that God has no sovereignty in Esther’s life. For this reason, I find Esther a fascinating character because she is the story and takes center stage. In Esther's life, we notice how she evolves from a passive young woman to an influential queen that changed the destiny

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