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Esther Through the Centuries : Blackwell Bible Commentaries

by Uk) Jo Carruthers (university Of Bristol

  • Hardback
  • 320 pages
  • Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 2 cm

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This interdisciplinary commentary ranges from early midrashic interpretation to contemporary rewritings introducing interpretations of the only biblical book not to mention God. It 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'. It reveals the various struggles and strategies used by religious commentators to make sense of this only biblical book that does not mention God. It asks why Esther is underestimated by contemporary feminist scholars despite a long history of subversive rewritings. It compares the most influential Jewish and Christian interpretations and interpreters. It includes an introduction to the book's myriad representations in literature, music, and art. It is published in the reception-history series, "Blackwell Bible Commentaries".
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Esther Through the CenturiesEsther Through the Centuries : Blackwell Bible Commentaries

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Blackwell Publishers Ltd

  • Published

    December 2007

  • Weight

    586g

  • Page Count

    320

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 2 cm

  • ISBN

    9781405132138

  • ISBN-10

    1405132132

  • Eden Code

    1120441

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