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Tables of Contents for Jps Torah Commentary
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
ix
Abbreviations
xii
Introduction to the Commentary: The Book of Esther and its Literary World
Why Was the Book of Esther Written?
xv
Esther as Comedy
xvi
Narrative Artistry: Structure, Style, and Language
xxiii
Greek Storytelling about Persia
xxviii
The Persian Period: A Brief Overview
xxxii
Esther as a Diaspora Story
xxxiv
Esther's Links with Other Biblical Books
xxxvi
When and Where Was the Book of Esther Written?
xli
When Was Esther Included in the Canon?
xliii
Purim
xlv
The Greek Versions and Josephus
xlix
Rabbinic Interpretation
lii
Esther and Biblical Women
liv
THE COMMENTARY TO ESTHER
Wine and Women
3
18
Sex and Spies
21
11
Honor and Enmity
32
12
Mourning and Planning
44
6
Party Favors
50
6
Honor Gained and Honor Lost
56
8
Another Party Favor
64
8
A Reversal of Fortunes
72
9
Riots and Revelry
81
12
All's Well That Ends Well
93
6
Bibliography
99