Tomasino, Anthony J. 1961- creator author. text bibliography Commentaries. Commentaries. wau 2016 monographic eng

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xvii, 392 pages ; 24 cm. The story is a familiar one, made popular by Sunday School teachers, novels, and movies: her people threatened with extinction, Queen Esther must summon the courage to approach the Persian King Xerxes in order to save the Jews. But what is the real message of Esther? In this commentary, Anthony Tomasino closely examines the Hebrew text to explore the motifs of feasting, sovereignty, assertiveness, and reversal in the book of Esther. He also explores its connection with the celebration of Purim, the theme of the invincibility of the Jews, and the conspicuous absence of any mention of God. - back of book. Anthony Tomasino. Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-380) and index. Commentaries BS1375.53 .T66 2016 222/.907 9781577995739 1577995732 2020276027 MXL 200316 20260415144237.0 21470081 eng