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Death by Protocol: Syntax of Royal Access and Legal Finality in Esther 4:11

Introduction: Court Procedure, Crisis, and the Language of Law Esther 4:11 is part of Esther’s response to Mordekhai’s request that she intercede before the king. Her words reflect both personal peril and the rigid legalism of Persian court protocol. This … Continue reading

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