Esther: A Commentary

by Jon D. Levenson

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664228873
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	01/01/1997
Series:	The Old Testament Library
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Jon D. Levenson is Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books, including Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life and Resurrection: The Power of God for Christians and Jews (with Kevin J. Madigan).

Editorial Reviews

Highly erudite yet accessible, this commentary belongs on the shelves of students, clergy, and professional scholars as well as the serious layperson....Levenson’s commentary should become one of the “must-haves” in the field of Esther scholarship, and I highly recommend it.
— Society of Biblical Literature

Sidnie White Crawford