Characterizing Esther from the Outset: The Contribution of the Story in Esther 2:1–20
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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Alberta Library
2008-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Hebrew Scriptures |
Online Access: | https://jhsonline.org/index.php/jhs/article/view/6214 |
Summary: | 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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ISSN: | 1203-1542 |