Assessing the Return of Haman
The more things change, the more they stay the same. And if we don’t believe that axiom, we can look at Persia—now called Iran. People visiting Israel during the annual Purim celebration in March, when masses of costumed Israelis joyously parade through the streets, might liken the event to America’s raucous observance of Halloween. But the comparison would be grossly inaccurate. Purim hGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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Is there anything wrong with understanding the scripture in the context of the culture?
“After he expelled Queen Vashti for refusing his command to display herself at an orgy….”
I don’t see anywhere in the book of Esther that there was an orgy. I read that the King held a banquet for the men, and the Queen held a banquet for the women.
We should rely on the text of the bible, and not theories based on scholars and rabbinical traditions to try and prove something or get a point across to get support for your point of view. Accuracy is important. So is truthfulness.