The Books of Esther : Structure, genre and textual integrity

The Books of Esther applies form-critical tools to the Septuagint and non-Septuagint ('Lucianic') Greek texts of Esther. Differences in vocabulary, content and style show that the Greek books of Esther are independent traditions stemming from, and aimed at, two distinct religious communities. The... Full description

Main Author:	Dorothy, Charles V.
Published:	Sheffield : Sheffield Academic Press, 1997
Series:	Journal for the Study of the Old Testament. Supplement Series, 187.
Subjects:	BIBLE.O.T. - ESTHER - CRITICISM, INTERPRETATION, ETC.
Online Access:	Full text - Book opens through link in DTL
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The Books of Esther : Structure, genre and textual integrity

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