Esther: A Commentary

By Jon D. Levenson

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664228879
• ISBN13: 9780664228873
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"