Esther, A True First Lady by Dianne Tidball

Esther, A True First Lady by Dianne Tidball

At the beginning of the 21st century women and men find themselves in a world which seems to be 'post' everything - post-Christian, post-modern, post-evangelical and even post-feminist. How should Christians react? Is it possible to find belief in the middle of all the topsy turvy values? The Bible tells us of a secular society in which the concept of God as we know it was unknown. Esther and Mordecai lived, loved, had faith and took courage in a godless secular empire. We find a feminist icon, Queen Vashti, who stood up to a male dominated regime to the extent that a law had to be passed against her for fear that other women would do the same. Esther, by comparison, is a post-feminist icon. She did not fight the patriarchal system or attempt to win rights for women. Instead she worked within a corrupt and debauched society by personal influence - never losing her vision of God or a sense of humility. The challenge of this book is that you might prefer Vashti to Esther, the challenge of the Christian faith is that God's ways are not necessarily our ways. Includes bible study questions to help group study in a fresh and challenging way.

"..this is a practical and informative study guide. It provides many points for personal consideration or group discussion on the ways in which believers can live for God without submitting to social pressure or cultural forces."

-- Elinor Johnston, The Covenanter Witness (Magazine of the Reformed Presbyterian Churches of Scotland and Ireland)

... both refreshing and challenging. The author shines extra light and makes up-to-the-minute applications of each of the ten chapters in a most readable way as she compares and contrasts the familiar characters... Full marks for a very satisfying book.

-- CLC Book Reviews

Tidball, Derek: -

Derek Tidball was principal of the London School of Theology for twelve years and is currently visiting scholar at Spurgeon's College, London. A Baptist minister, he has served as pastor of two local churches, in denominational leadership and in various roles in theological education. His numerous books include Ministry by the Book, Signposts, and The Message of Holiness and The Message of the Cross in IVP's Bible Speaks Today series.

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ISBN 13	9781857926712
ISBN 10	1857926714
Title	Esther, A True First Lady
Author	Dianne Tidball
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Year published	2001-03-20
Number of pages	192
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