Esther Through the Centuries

by Jo Carruthers

Book Overview

This interdisciplinary commentary ranges from early midrashic interpretation to contemporary rewritings introducing interpretations of the only biblical book not to mention God.
Unearths a wealth of neglected rewritings inspired by the story's relevance to themes of nationhood, rebellion, providence, revenge, female heroism, Jewish identity, exile, genocide and 'multiculturalism' Reveals the various struggles and strategies used by religious...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119004675
• ISBN13: 9781119004677
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"