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      • Isaac Kalimi, Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Germany
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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      14 July 2023
      06 July 2023
      ISBN:
      9781009266147
      9781009266123
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009266147
      Dimensions:
      (229 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.79kg, 430 Pages
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      • Subjects:
      Judaism, Biblical Studies - Old Testament, Hebrew Bible, Religion
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    The book of Esther is one of the most challenging books in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, not only because of the difficulty of understanding the book itself in its time, place, and literary contexts, but also for the long and tortuous history of interpretation it has generated in both Jewish and Christian traditions. In this volume, Isaac Kalimi addresses both issues. He situates 'traditional' literary, textual, theological, and historical-critical discussion of Esther alongside comparative Jewish and Christian interpretive histories, showing how the former serves the latter. Kalimi also demonstrates how the various interpretations of the Book of Esther have had an impact on its reception history, as well as on Jewish-Christian relations. Based on meticulous and comprehensive analysis of all available sources, Kalimi's volume fills a gap in biblical, Jewish, and Christian studies and also shows how and why the Book of Esther became one of the central books of Judaism and one of the most neglected books in Christianity.

    Reviews

    ‘This book is an excellent companion for anyone wishing to learn more about the book of Esther and its interpretation. It assumes (of course) that the reader is already familiar with the story and leads us to a deeper understanding of the text and the way in which it has been understood. It is of particular value for anyone wishing to know more about the Jewish reading or that of Martin Luther in particular. It is very readable and interesting, since Dr Kalimi writes with a captivating style that makes an academic book genuinely enjoyable to read.’

    Dom Anselm Brumwell Source: The Downside Review

    ‘This monograph provides an invaluable addition to critical studies of Esther. It is rooted in solid academic research, and its close attention to the Hebrew biblical and rabbinic texts should promote a wide discussion among theologians, Jewish and Christian, not least about some of the contentious ethical issues raised in Esther, including the role of women and the place of violence in defence of religious identity. This is at once a fascinating and disturbing read, certainly for those many Christian preachers who consciously or otherwise continue to feed implicit ideas of Christian superiority.’

    Alan Le Grys Source: Theology

    ‘A valuable resource for those who wish to explore the book of Esther and its fascinating reception history.’

    Tchavdar S. Hadjiev Source: Evangelical Quarterly

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