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TitleEsther in ancient Jewish thought [electronic resource]
AuthorKoller, Aaron J.
Call NoDTL 222.906 KOL
CollectionEbook
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International Standard Book Number 9781107261419
Dewey Decimal Classification Number DTL 222.906 KOL
Personal Name Koller, Aaron J.
Title Statement Esther in ancient Jewish thought [electronic resource]
Imprint New York : Cambridge University Press, 2014.
Physical Description eBook
General Note Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Summary, Etc. The book of Esther was a conscious reaction to much of the conventional wisdom of its day, challenging beliefs regarding the Jerusalem Temple, the land of Israel, Jewish law, and even God. Aaron Koller identifies Esther as primarily a political work, and shows that early reactions ranged from ignoring the book to 'rewriting' Esther in order to correct its perceived flaws. But few biblical books have been read in such different ways, and the vast quantity of Esther-interpretation in rabbinic literature indicates a conscious effort by the Rabbis to present Esther as a story of faith and traditionalism, and bring it into the fold of the grand biblical narrative. Koller situates Esther, and its many interpretations, within the intellectual and political contexts of Ancient Judaism, and discusses its controversial themes. His innovative line of enquiry will be of great interest to students and scholars of Bible and Jewish studies.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term BIBLE.O.T. - ESTHER - CRITICISM, INTERPRETATION, ETC.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term RABBINICAL LITERATURE - HISTORY AND CRITICISM.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term ESTHER, QUEEN.
Electronic Location and Access http://thedtl.on.worldcat.org/oclc/869560725 DTL ePlatform Full text - Book opens through link in DTL DTL