The JPS Bible Commentary: Esther

by Adele Berlin

Overview

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.”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780827606999
Publisher:	The Jewish Publication Society
Publication date:	01/01/2001
Series:	JPS Bible Commentary
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	800,212
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.80(d)

Editorial Reviews

"Berlin's literary approach to the book of Esther is a very well done, and filled with important information."—David J. Zucker, Women in Judaism

Women in Judaism - David J. Zucker