Esther Through the Centuries PDF
by Jo Carruthers
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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.
- 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 commentators to make sense of this only biblical book that does not mention God
- Asks why Esther is underestimated by contemporary feminist scholars despite a long history of subversive rewritings
- Compares the most influential Jewish and Christian interpretations and interpreters
- Includes an introduction to the book s myriad representations in literature, music, and art
- Published in the reception-history series, Blackwell Bible Commentaries
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- Publisher:Wiley
- Publication Date:15/04/2008
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- ISBN:9780470691236
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- Format:PDF
- Publisher:Wiley
- Publication Date:15/04/2008
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- ISBN:9780470691236