Characterizing Esther from the Outset: The Contribution of the Story in Esther 2:1–20

Jonathan Jacobs

doi:10.5508/jhs.2008.v8.a16

Characterizing Esther from the Outset: The Contribution of the Story in Esther 2:1–20

Authors

Jonathan Jacobs

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5508/jhs.2008.v8.a16

Abstract

This article approaches the characterization of the heroine in Esther 2:1-20 from three perspectives: her status prior to her meeting with the king; her status after meeting with the king; and a literary analogy between her and Ahasuerus.

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Published

2008-12-31

How to Cite

Jacobs, J. (2008). Characterizing Esther from the Outset: The Contribution of the Story in Esther 2:1–20. The Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 8. https://doi.org/10.5508/jhs.2008.v8.a16