The Tables were Turned

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1. The Structure of Megillat Esther

   Prof. Jonathan Grossman and Rabbi Dr. Yehoshua Reiss

   The reversal of fates in the book of Esther is expressed in the reverse parallel literary structure of the entire narrative, as demonstrated in this diagram. 

2. The Timeline in Megillat Esther

   Prof. Jonathan Grossman and Rabbi Dr. Yehoshua Reiss

   Where does the story of the Megilla begin? Why is Ahashverosh's feast the starting point of the Book of Esther, when the content of the story begins long after Vashti's expulsion? The distinction between the literary starting point and the actual narrative creates a spiritual challenge for the readers, who are expected to find the divine providence that guides the events that transpire before our eyes, even when God's presence is not explicitly revealed.