The discussion proceeds as follows: (a) an exploration of aspects of Haman's comportment in the story in terms of a colonial matrix of power and Mordecai in terms of a coloniality of being; (b) a discussion on d
There is an odd story told by St. Jerome, in his commentary on the biblical book of Isaiah, the Amel-Marduk was in fact imprisoned by his father Nebuchadnezzar, together with Jehoiachin, and they became friends. Perhaps explaining the annuity grant upon Nebuchadnezzar’s death and Amel-Marduk...
here was this ugly windmill, beating the air almost on the very border of his splendid gardens. Then Frederic the Great did what Ahab did in this Bible story. He tried to buy the mill. And the miller answered almost exactly as Naboth answered. The king raised his offer again and again,...
by story (2Ch 13:22; 2Ch 24:27), is derived from the root דרש, to search into, to examine, to -investigate, to explain, and primarily denotes the study, the exposition of Holy Scripture, in the abstract and general sense. Thus it is said, "Not the study of it (המ...
According to the story, God told Noah to build an ark. He obeyed but was ridiculed by people for building the giant ark on a mountain. When Noah finished the ark, God sent two of each animal kind to the ark, then sealed the door shut. ...
Esther’s story culminates when the beloved queen is faced with the decision to either continue to disguise her Jewish heritage and maintain her safety or jeopardize everything to advocate for her people. Haman, having become incensed that Mordecai, a Jew, held him in disdain and refused obeis...