Title: Esther /
Authors: Bechtel, Carol M., 1959-
Publisher: John Knox Press,
Year: 2002
Subjects: Bible. Commentaries.
Abstract: Presents an interpretation of Esther, written especially for teachers and preachers, looking at the historical setting, literary structures, and theological themes in the story of the courageous and faithful biblical queen.
Contents: I. Introduction -- A. Vital statistics -- Versions of Esther -- Date and historicity -- Form and structure -- B. Theological themes -- The importance of proportion -- The challenge of living a faithful life in an unfaithful culture -- The power of the written word -- C. Reading, preaching, and teaching the Book of Esther -- Luther and the lectionary -- Total immersion