In Mysterious Ways: The Legend of Queen Esther

Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 52, and today we’re continuing our biblical theme as Bri leads our discussion about Queen Esther.Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Creepy Shit podcast!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Genocide, discussion of sexual contentInstagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:The Shavi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women: Esther: Bible - https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/esther-bibleEncyclopedia Britannica: Esther - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Esther-biblical-figureJudaism 101: Purim - https://www.jewfaq.org/purimNPR: Purim a Festive Jewish Holiday with an ending often ignored - https://www.npr.org/2024/03/23/1240037244/purim-a-festive-jewish-holiday-with-an-ending-often-ignoredWiki: Purim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PurimThe Bible: a historical and literary introduction, by Bart D Ehrman, Oxford University press. Page 234 through 235 and Pages 179 through 181The HarperCollins Study Bible new revised Standard Version, Harper one Book of Esther pages 680 through 691