Haman: A Biography

by Adam J. Silverstein

The first book-length study of the biblical villain Haman, examining his depiction across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Haman, infamous as the antagonist in the book of Esther, appears as a villainous figure in virtually all varieties of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this "biography" of Haman, Adam Silverstein traces the evolution of this villainous character from the ancient Near East to modern times, drawing on...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691203601
• ISBN13: 9780691203607
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 320 Pages