book of esther

• Livre de la Bible hébraïque (Ancien Testament) qui raconte l'histoire d'Esther, reine juive de Perse, sauvant son peuple d'un complot visant à le détruire. Il est lu lors de la fête juive de Pourim.

A book in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) that tells the story of Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia who saves her people from a plot to destroy them. It is read during the Jewish festival of Purim.

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   A book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament that tells the story of Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from genocide.

   Livre d'Esther

   • The Book of Esther is read during the Jewish festival of Purim.
   • Scholars debate the historical accuracy of the Book of Esther.
   • The story in the Book of Esther emphasizes courage and divine providence.