Esther: Power, Fate and Fragility in Exile

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 story sheds its light on today's most pressing problems: contemporary antisemitism, sexual tyranny and the absence of leadership.

Author: Erca Brown
Publisher: Maggid
Published: 02/20/2020
Pages: 508
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.70w x 1.70d
ISBN13: 9781592645398
ISBN10: 1592645399
BISAC Categories:
- Bibles | General
- Religion | Judaism | General