esther
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Diaspora studies in biblical studies is a fascinating subject. It connects to how readers of the Bible, or any sacred text, interpret the text based on their own backgrounds and experiences. Jeffrey Kah-Jin Kuan is a biblical scholar who views the Book of Esther from the perspective of a Chinese American. His essay, Diasporic Readings…
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I completed a graduate-level course on the biblical book of Esther when I was enrolled at Fuller Theological Seminary. I didn’t graduate, but nevertheless, this was one of my favorite courses while I was a student at Fuller. Interestingly, some Jews and Christians didn’t want to include Esther in the canon. One big reason was…
Triggered to Thinking 