Bible, History, Archaeology
History,
Archaeology
Queen Esther
Discover the extraordinary story of Esther, the young Jewish woman who became Queen of Persia in the 5th century B.C., and whose courage saved her people from a genocide planned by Haman, minister of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I). The biblical story takes place in the sumptuous citadel of Susa, capital of the Achaemenid Empire, whose archaeological excavations have confirmed the description in the Book of Esther. This page explores both the historical context of the Persian royal palace, with its paradisiacal gardens and ceremonial protocol, and the spiritual and symbolic dimensions of the story. The Code of Esther reveals the hidden meanings and prophetic correspondences woven into this book, which never explicitly mentions God's name, yet clearly manifests His providence. From the architectural magnificence of Susa to the mysteries of the Hebrew text, plunge into the world of a queen whose daring intervention gave birth to the Jewish festival of Purim, still celebrated today. Between Persian archaeology, biblical exegesis and sacred cryptology, discover how the story of Esther continues to fascinate scholars and believers across the centuries.