TY  - BOOK
AU  - Reid,Debra
TI  - Esther: an introduction and commentary 
T2  - Tyndale Old Testament commentaries
SN  - 9780830842131
AV  - REF 222.907 R353E .R45 2008
U1  - REF 222.907 R353E 22
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Nottingham, England, Downers Grove, Ill.
PB  - Inter-Varsity Press, IVP Academic
KW  - Bible
KW  - Esther
KW  - Commentaries
KW  - Criticism, interpretation, etc
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 11-15); Introduction -- The nature of the book of Esther -- Origin and date -- Historical background and setting -- Canonical status -- Literary issues -- Textual issues -- Theology and purpose -- Analysis -- Commentary
N2  - The place: Persia. The time: fifth-century BC. The Jews were threatened with genocide. A decree ordered the extermination of young and old, women and children. The book of Esther describes how this crisis was averted through the bravery of Esther, the wisdom of Mordecai and the unity of the Jewish people. It also revealsthe God who quietly and soemtimes unexpectedly works behind the scenes to order the events of our lives. - Publisher
ER  -