Is the biography of a man who, like his nation israel, defies explanation apart from god. His story in the early stages is reminiscent of the book of esther in the bible--god is not consciously represented, yet he is obv...Is the biography of a man who, like his nation israel, defies explanation apart from god. His story in the early stages is reminiscent of the book of esther in the bible--god is not consciously represented, yet he is obviously present and at work.