Who is the woman who plays a big role in this book of the Bible?
Esther
What is the title of the book we will be going over in the next couple of weeks?
Esther
What year was the book of Esther written?
470 B.C.
Where did the story of Esther take place?
Persia
What is the central theme of this book?
To show God’s saving action
What is Esther's Jewish name?
Hadassah
What was the book before Esther?
Nehemiah
What year did Esther become queen?
479 B.C.
Where is Persia located now?
Iran
What is the purpose of this book?
Present the providence of God
Who was the king of the Persians in this book?
King Ahasuerus
How many chapters are in the book of Esther?
10 chapters
True or False: The book was written before Esther became queen
False
Where in the world is Iran?
The Middle East
What does providence mean?
the protective care of God
Who was the uncle of the queen of Persia?
Mordecai
What was the length of time in which the story of Esther took place?
10 years
What does B.C. stand for?
Before Christ
Name a body of water near the Persian Empire
Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman
True or False: Prayer was often mentioned in the book of Esther
False
What is the Persian meaning of Esther?
Star
Who was author of the book of Esther?
Anonymous
What does B.C.E. stand for?
Before Common Era
What is the closest ocean to Iran?
Indian Ocean
What is the most likely reason why prayer was omitted from the book of Esther?
Censorship