Esther - Haman Pockets

Episode 39 of the Bible Stories for Atheists podcast, hosted by Bible Stories for Atheists, titled "Esther - Haman Pockets" was published on January 15, 2023 and runs 72 minutes.

January 15, 2023 ·72m · Bible Stories for Atheists

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Summary

We take on the 2nd and last book named for a woman. Will she be a feminist icon? No. I'll just let you know that now. But she will make a few decisions for herself. So yay for progress. Have you ever wondered, "What's up with the Jewish holiday of Purim?" I know you have. I heard you whispering about it into your pillow at night. "Where did Purim come from?" you asked into what you thought was the empty darkness of your bedroom. Quieter than silence, your quivering voice asks, "Why are they ...

Episode Description

We take on the 2nd and last book named for a woman. Will she be a feminist icon? No. I'll just let you know that now. But she will make a few decisions for herself. So yay for progress.

Have you ever wondered, "What's up with the Jewish holiday of Purim?" I know you have. I heard you whispering about it into your pillow at night. "Where did Purim come from?" you asked into what you thought was the empty darkness of your bedroom. Quieter than silence, your quivering voice asks, "Why are they called Haman's ears?" I heard you. I always hear you.

And you're in luck! Because this is it.

Hope you enjoy the show! See you soon...

...sooner than you might even know...

...sleep tight...

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