The story of Esther takes place in the Persian Empire during the reign of King Ahasuerus (also known as Xerxes). The king holds a lavish feast, but his wife, Queen Vashti, refuses to attend. In response, the king banishes Vashti and issues a decree that every man should be the ruler of his own household.
: Unlike traditional biblical texts, the Holy Megillah emphasizes a joint ministry between Yashua and Miriam, often focusing on the unification of the divine masculine and feminine Alternative History
