Does G-d Rejoice in the Downfall of the Wicked?: The Talmud on the Megillah, Lesson 3
This Talmud class on the Megillah unveils ancient Scriptural prophecies that foretold the Purim miracle centuries earlier. We begin with questioning how G-d can rejoice when punishing the wicked. The Talmud continues to recount the thought-provoking preambles of the Sages that decode the hidden messages encrypted in the verses.
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| Topics: | Talmud, Scroll of Esther, Megillah |
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