Esther

by Adele Berlin

Recipient of the Prize of the Minister of Science, Culture, and Sport of the State of Israel] for classical literature for the year 5762 2001]

The commentary, which accompanies the Hebrew biblical text and the JPS translation, approaches the Book of Esther from a fresh literary point of view. It includes essays entitled "When and Where Was the Book of Esther Written?," "Sex and Spies," and "Rabbinic Interpretation."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827606990
• ISBN13: 9780827606999
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 10.3"