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The Book of Esther reports that when Esther learned that Mordecai was wearing sackcloth, “the queen was greatly agitated” (4: 4).
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The Book of Esther shows that this does not have to happen; in fact, Jews can thrive as Jews (although the danger they may live in is also clearly acknowledged).
Esther: Bible. 2009
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This rationale was also used to prevent women from reading the Book of Esther, and even only to women.
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More than that, it is a love poem of extraordinary eroticism, the only surviving example of ancient Hebrew love poetry — a curious work in the Bible because, like the Book of Esther, it never mentions God.
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The holiday is based on the Book of Esther, in which Esther rescues the Jews from elimination.
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Here is the character and purpose of the Book of Esther.
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