This interdisciplinary commentary ranges from early midrashic
interpretation to contemporary rewritings introducing
interpretations of the only biblical book not to mention God. *
Unearths a wealth of neglected rewritings inspired by the story's
relevance to themes of nationhood, rebellion, providence, revenge,
female heroism, Jewish identity, exile, genocide and
'multiculturalism'* Reveals the various struggles and strategies
used by religious commentators to make sense of this only biblical
book that does not mention God* Asks why Esther is underestimated
by contemporary feminist scholars despite a long history of
subversive rewritings* Compares the most influential Jewish and
Christian interpretations and interpreters* Includes an
introduction to the book's myriad representations in literature,
music, and art* Published in the reception-history series,
Blackwell Bible Commentaries
General
| Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
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| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
December 2007 |
| First published: |
2008 |
| Authors: |
J. Carruthers
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| Dimensions: |
243 x 166 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
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| Pages: |
320 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4051-3213-8 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-4051-3213-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781405132138 |
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