Esther: Power, Fate and Fragility in Exile

by Erica Brown and Erca Brown

The Book of Esther takes us to the heart of destiny moments: a beautiful but unlikely queen evolves into a Jewish leader. A wise and trusted Jewish courtier expands his platform of influence, and a vulnerable minority facing death becomes a powerful people in a land not their own. Dr. Erica Brown offers us a close textual and thematic reading of this beloved story of courage and heroism against a background of hate and political ineptitude. This ancient...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592645399
• ISBN13: 9781592645398
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Maggid
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 5.7" x 8.7"