The Book of Esther: Word for WORD Bible Comic (Book 5) by Simon Amadeus Pillario, Leslie Wilmer Simonin and Ryan Esch. Simon Amadeus Pillario writes, Our new graphic novel has launched in October on ...

(The Conversation) — Whether thousands of years ago or right now, fans have always created new stories based on familiar characters, weaving their own experiences into the tale. (The Conversation) — ...

How the Book of Esther uses letters to safeguard Jewish identity and language during exile and empire.

The Book of Esther tells the remarkable story of a Jewish orphan who became Queen of Persia and saved her people from genocide through courage and divine providence. Esther’s bravery in approaching ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Since its inclusion in the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Esther has been embraced in different ways and in different times by Jews and Christians around the world. RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS ...

The Jewish holiday of Purim begins at sunset, Saturday, March 23. At synagogues across the world, people will read the Book of Esther. But its story of celebration is followed by another, darker ...

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