Esther and Yehoshua
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Stages of Acceptance of the Festival (continued)
Prof. Jonathan GrossmanShould the events in the city of Shushan be given a special status? Apparently the tension regarding setting a date for Purim reflects the tension between the Jewish center in exile and that in the Land of Israel. The process culminates in the Mishna, when two days are set for celebration - marking the significance of Shushan on the one hand, but basing the division on parameters relating to the Land of Israel and Joshua's conquest on the other.
Esther and the Book of Joshua
Prof. Jonathan GrossmanThe protagonists of the Book of Esther are described in similar terms as the protagonists of the Book of Joshua. This comparison places the story in perspective: every achievement is a story of survival, and even after being saved, the Jews of Shushan remain exiled.