book of esther1 A certain people (Esther 2) The setting of the book of Esther is the city of Susa in the fifth century BC Persia (modern-day Iran). The empire consisted of roughly 44% of the world’s population. Xerxes, the king, had a thirst for wine, a disregard for women, and convictions that were prone to change with the weather. Haman is the villain in our story. He had the ear of the king, the swagger of a pimp, and the compassion of.. 2021. 10. 8. 이전 1 다음