Esther

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."

Author: Adele Berlin
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Published: 01/01/2001
Pages: 110
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 10.27h x 8.28w x 0.72d
ISBN: 9780827606999

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/19/2001 pg. 63