Esther (Interpretation, a Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching)
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: September 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 101
ISBN-13: 9780804231138
Subjects: Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis; Books of the Old Testament; Esther; Bible Commentary; Religion - Church History; Religion; O.T; Biblical Studies - Old Testament; Bible - Study - Old Testament; Biblical Studies - General; Bible; Bible.; Commentaries; O.T.
First sentence: Soon after historian Deborah Lipstadt won a court victory over Holocaust denier David Irving, she went to hear the scroll of Esther read at her local synagogue's celebration of Purim.
Description: 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.