Esther
Catholic Bible · Old Testament · 16 chapters · DRA
About Esther
Esther tells how a Jewish queen in Persia averts the genocide of her people — a story where God is never named but obviously present.
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Frequently asked about Esther
- Why is God never mentioned in Esther?
- The hiddenness is the point — God's providence works through Esther's courage and timing without overt miracle. Purim still celebrates this deliverance.