Esther : a handbook on the Hebrew text /
John Screnock, Robert D. Holmstedt.
- vii, 295 páginas ; 21 centímetros.
- Baylor handbook on the Hebrew Bible .
Esther becomes Queen of Persia (1:1-2:23) -- Vashti's downfall (1:1-22) -- Esther is chosen as Queen (2:1-23) -- Haman and Mordecai in conflict -- The rise of Haman (3:1-15) --Mordecai's response (4:1-17) -- Esther's plan (5:1-8) -- Haman's plan implodes (5:9-6:14) -- The end of Haman (7:1-10) -- The Jews and the people in conflict (8:1-9:32) -- A plan to save the Jews (8:1-17) -- The Jews prevail (9:1-19) -- The Jews' victory commemorated and reprised (9:20-32) -- Epilogue (10:1-3).