Esther 1:1-2:4

LESSON I. Authenticity and Historical Setting of the Book. (Esther 1:1, 2) The Book of Esther, which the Board has chosen for discussion in our societies this season, is unique among the books of the Bible. It is unique in that it alone fails to mention the name of God even once. It is likewise unique in that all the characters who are mentioned by name in this book are unbelievers, and the name of not one believer is presented. Unique it is too in that it is the only book in the Bible named...