The Wrong Man Out and the Right Man In! Study in the Book of Esther by W. Ian Thomas (Good, 1993, Pbk, 118 pgs, Torchbearer Publications)

Cover and pages have light wear; pages are unmarked. ISBN 0907478018

Thomas explores the Book of Esther, focusing on the dramatic reversal where the villain Haman is defeated and his enemy Mordecai is elevated. The study highlights how Esther courageously intervenes to save the Jewish people from annihilation, demonstrating God’s providence even when His name is not explicitly mentioned. 

Key themes include:

• Divine Providence: The belief that God works behind the scenes in human history to redeem evil intentions and preserve His people.
• Moral Reversal: The narrative’s core irony where Haman’s plot against Mordecai backfires, leading to Haman’s execution on the gallows he built for Mordecai.
• Faithful Obedience: Esther’s decision to risk her life, summarized by her declaration, "If I perish, I perish," to act as an intercessor for her nation.
• Spiritual Warfare: The conflict between Haman (representing the fleshly nature and opposition to God) and Mordecai (representing faithful adherence to God’s people).