The book of Esther has been preserved in ancient texts that diverge greatly from each other; as a result, Jews and Protestants usually read a version which is shorter than that of most Catholic or Orthodox Bibles. Jon Levenson capably...
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The book of Esther has been preserved in ancient texts that diverge greatly from each other; as a result, Jews and Protestants usually read a version which is shorter than that of most Catholic or Orthodox Bibles. Jon Levenson capably guides readers through both versions, demonstrating their coherence and their differences.
The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.
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PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 219335
- Product Code 0664228879
- EANÂ 9780664228873
- Pages 164
- Department Academic
- Category Old Testament Commentaries
- Sub-Category Esther
- Publisher Westminster John Knox Press
- Publication Date Jan 1997
- Dimensions 229 x 151 x 9mm
- Weight 0.250kg
Jon Levenson
Jon D. Levenson is the Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University. His many books include "Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life," which won the National Jewish Book Award, and "Creation and the Persistence of Evil" (Princeton). C
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