Aspects of Esther: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Megillah of Esther and the Origins of Purim

Among the puzzles in the book of Ester is that of its origins. It is commonly agreed that its inclusion in the canon justified the Jewish community's appropriation of a holiday non-Jewish in origin. Many candidates have been suggested as the Ur-celebration upon which Purim is based. My effort e...

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Main Author: Polish, Daniel F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 1999
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 1999, Volume: 24, Issue: 85, Pages: 85-106
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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