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   What is the Book of Esther?

   • The Book of Esther (Hebrew: מְגִלַּת אֶסְתֵּר, romanized: Megillat Esther), also known in Hebrew as "the Scroll" ("the Megillah"), is a book in the third section (Ketuvim, כְּתוּבִים "Writings") of the Jewish Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible). It is one of the five Scrolls (Megillot) in the Hebrew Bible and later became part of the Christian Old Testament.

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   Why was the Book of Esther written in Hebrew?

   • Most scholars think the additions were originally written in Greek (Esther was written in Hebrew), though they may not have been written at the same time or by the same author (s). It is likely that the main reason for the book of Esther was to present the characters as role models for Jews living in the Diaspora centuries later.

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   Is Esther a Jewish Book?

   • But in spite of the gentile celebrities — the weak and foolish King Ahasuerus (Xerxes), the obstinate Queen Vashti, the egotistical prime minister Haman and his wife Zeresh, plus all the courtiers, the nobles, and the ordinary people — Esther is an unmistakably Jewish book and the gentiles are the supporting cast.

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   Is God mentioned in the Book of Esther?

   • As noted earlier,God is not mentioned in the Book of Esther. Yet it is a book of the Bible. Commentators therefore look for the veiled presence of God in Esther and generally point to the crucial verse: “Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for such a time as this?” ( Es. 4:14 ).

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2. www.chabad.org › holidays › purimThe Megillah (Book of Esther) - Chabad.org

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   Mar 9, 2009 · The Megillah of Esther (megillah means “scroll” in Hebrew) is one of the five megillahs that are included in the biblical canon. Esther is the only one to be commonly read from a handwritten parchment scroll.

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   21 hours ago · This is a reading from the Jewish Publication Society Translation of The Book of Esther. This tells the captivating story of a Jewish woman named Esther who...

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   3 days ago · The story of Esther is documented in the Book of Esther, one of the five scrolls in the Hebrew Bible. This captivating narrative is revered for its themes of courage, faith, and divine providence.

5. www.chabad.org › library › bible_cdoEsther - Chapter 4 - Tanakh Online - Torah - Bible - Chabad.org

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   May 8, 2024 · Esther - Chapter 4. 1 And Mordecai knew all that had transpired, and Mordecai rent his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and he went out into the midst of the city and cried [with] a loud and bitter cry. And Mordecai knew all that had transpired: The Master of Dreams told him that the celestial beings had concurred about it, because they ...

6. www.myjewishlearning.com › the-hub › the-wholeThe Whole Megillah: A live, explanatory reading and service

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   May 14, 2024 · Join My Jewish Learning for a lively and informative Megillah reading. Rabbi Moishe Steigmann will read the 10 chapters of The Book of Esther and give us a detailed explanation of the story’s plot and what it means for us as Jews today.

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   1 day ago · The Book of Esther is a profound reminder that bravery, supported by faith and wisdom, can lead to extraordinary results. Her legacy continues to inspire and encourage believers to act with courage and conviction in their own lives. Esther’s Faith in Action. Esther’s faith is pivotal to her story and her actions.

8. www.catholicnewsagency.com › resource › 56245Esther - Catholic News Agency

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   May 1, 2024 · Esther was originally written in Hebrew, which is represented by ch. 1-10. The Greek Septuagint version includes ch. A-F, which most scholars regard as later additions to the book. Catholic...