Esther: An Introduction and Commentary
- ISBN-10
- 0830893857
- ISBN-13
- 9780830893850
- Series
- Esther
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 168
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-03-02
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Author
- Debra Reid
Description
The book of Esther describes how a genocide threatening the Jewish people was averted through the bravery of Esther, the wisdom of Mordecai and the unity of their people. It also reveals the God who quietly -and sometimes unexpectedly- works behind the scenes to order the events of our lives.
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