Book of Esther

Artemisia Gentileschi’s Esther before Ahasuerus depicts the biblical scene of Esther going before the King of Persia unsummoned to plead for a request. The Visual Element/Principles of Design that stood out were line, tonal value, color, texture, emphasis, and unity/variety. The dominant visual element that stands out in this Gentileschi piece is emphasis/focal point. It is clear that she wants the viewers eyes to be drawn to Esther. She accomplishes this first through tonal value. Gentileschi uses

“Who Was Ham?” Ham is the name of a person also two places in the Old Testament. According to the Table of Nations in the Bible Book of Genesis, Ham, was the son of Noah. Japheth also Shem were Ham’s siblings. He was the father of Cush, Miriam, Put, and Canaan. However, Naamah, sister of Tubal-Cain (Genesis 4:22). By Noah she emerged as a second wife to preserve Cain’s posterity, and she became the mother Ham (www.heavenawaits.wordpress.com). Despite the great Flood, Ham along with the

becoming pious and learned Jews”. That is the way, the Rabbi of Abraham Hersh Ashkenazi, predicts the life of his two children will be. To the dread of Abraham Hersh, that prophecy becomes true for both sons, but mostly for Simha Meir. Throughout the book, the reader is able to discern how Simha Meir goes through an evolution that allows him to escape the constraints of his Jewishness, becoming Max Ashkenazi, the king of Lodz. I.J. Singer describes Simha as “slight, lightly freckled, with sharp features

In the town of Hamelin, now called Hameln, there is a street in which no one can play music or dance. This is because of the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, who was reported to have kidnapped 130 children, after the townspeople refused him payment. He was promised payment for ridding the town of rats. Although, is this story really telling the truth? Experts cannot deny that a tragedy happened, but just what was it? Did am mysterious man really kidnap 130 children and lead them off into the

Have you read about how the Queen Esther saved her people . Or maybe you read the story of Jonah ? These two stories are about two human beings who went through a lot and both found a solution to help their people . Even though both of them were not the same in some things they both belived in God to help them . They both had couage , helped their people , and ended in success . In the story of Queen Esther she helped her people not get killed by standing up and having the courage to tell

themes are expressed through The Book of Esther, which is in The Holy Bible. This sacred text takes place in 486 BC, when King Xerxes I ruled Persia. This story is an historical interpretation of the life of Queen Esther along with the lives of the Jewish people. Even though The Book of Esther is only ten chapters, it contains many rich themes. Also, the characters exercise many different traits such as: fortitude, empathy, and divine providence. The Book of Esther explores many themes, such as faith

examples of strong and capable leaders. One of these leaders is Esther. Esther was a very cleaver leader who used the cultural expectations as the queen and Machiavellian leadership principles to increase her power in society. During the Old Testament time period, both within Israel and the surrounding cultures, the queen held little to no power. Her purpose was to serve the king and ensure there was a successor to the throne. When Esther became to queen to King Ahasuerus, this was what was expected

Esther: As Unfaithful As Odysseus One of the most interesting aspects of The Zahir is perhaps Esther’s extramarital affairs. This is also one of the most important ways that Esther subverts the Penelope archetype. Not only does she embark on her own odyssey, but Esther sleeps with many other men, both before her journey and during, even becoming pregnant by another, unnamed man before the story’s end. It is imperative to note that despite all her extramarital affairs, Esther is never demonized.

well known Sith out there. Strange, you’d think the founder of the Empire would be well known amongst all of its subjects. She entered the tomb and the second her foot touched the temple floor, a salient scent assaulted her senses. The corners of her eyes watered slightly at the stench of rot and feces. Although this is a tomb of one of the most important Sith, it was abhorrent and repugnant. She vowed that she would not spend more than 10 minutes in this tomb provided that others do not distract

and the conflict began as early as the book of Genesis. The Bible only has two books that are dedicated to the story of a woman. One of which is the book of Esther, it tells a story of an unsuccessful attempt of extermination. Moreover, Esther is a story of courage, faith, and communication displayed in the life of two people: Esther and Mordecai. It is also the only book in the Bible that does not mention God by name specifically. Throughout the book of Esther,