These Gemara teachings focus on the story of Purim. They feature an in-depth study of the Talmudic expositions of our Sages on the verses of the biblical Scroll of Esther.
Tractate Megillah, Page 16 b “THE WORDS”
Our Sages make a point of carefully analyzing the specific language employed by the scriptural narrative. That’s because whether they were spoken, written, or read, the Words are telling, and they convey important details of the Megillah’s Message!
When a King’s belligerent tough talk miraculously shifted into softly spoken sensitivity. Why the Queen’s presentation of a letter written in hate, lead to a sacred inscription. How Words of Peace and Truth must be Transcribed and Told from a Scroll to fulfill obligations!
This Episode is number 52 in a continuing study-series of Masechet Megillah, Chapter One.
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Another great teaching!