Revision as of 2010 August
by Annie O'Connor
Book of Esther
Type: Writing
Subtype: Book
Alternate Labels
- Esther
- Esther, Book of
Web Links
Reading List
Overview 
- Esther | Holman Bible Handbook
- Esther | Holman Concise Bible Commentary
- Esther | The Bible Guide
- The Book | Wiersbe’s expository outlines on the Old Testament
- Esther | The Bible Reader’s Companion
- Esther | Harper’s Bible Dictionary
- Esther | Harper’s Bible Dictionary
- Esther, Book Of | Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Outline
- Outline | The Bible Knowledge Commentary
- Brief Outline | The Books of the Bible Made Easy
- Outline | Holman Bible Handbook
- Theme | Holman Concise Bible Commentary
- Outline | Wiersbe’s expository outlines on the Old Testament
- Content Outline of Esther | The Bible Reader’s Companion
- Outline of Contents | Harper’s Bible Dictionary
- Outline | Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Contents
- Outline of Contents | New Bible Dictionary
- Outline | The Bible Guide
- The Story | The Bible Guide
Origin
Authorship
- Authorship and Date | New Bible Dictionary
- Author and Date. | The Bible Knowledge Commentary
- Author | The Books of the Bible Made Easy
- Date and Authorship | The Bible Reader’s Companion
Date
- Authorship and Date | New Bible Dictionary
- Author and Date. | The Bible Knowledge Commentary
- Date | The Books of the Bible Made Easy
- The Dates | Wiersbe’s expository outlines on the Old Testament
- Date and Authorship | The Bible Reader’s Companion
Purpose
- Purpose. | The Bible Knowledge Commentary
- Background and Purpose | The Books of the Bible Made Easy
- Purpose and Theology | Holman Bible Handbook
- Purpose and Theology | Holman Concise Bible Commentary
Background
Historical Context
- Historical Setting. | The Bible Knowledge Commentary
- The Persian Empire…and Xerxes | The Bible Guide
- The Historical Period of the Book | Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Recipients
- Recipients. | The Bible Knowledge Commentary
Objects
Geography
- Where the Action Takes Place | The Bible Reader’s Companion
Key Figures
- The Courage of Esther | Wiersbe’s expository outlines on the Old Testament
- Key People | The Bible Reader’s Companion
Canon
Relationship
- Esther and Proverbs | Wiersbe’s expository outlines on the Old Testament
- Haman and the Antichrist | Wiersbe’s expository outlines on the Old Testament
Canonicity
- Esther without “God” | Holman Bible Handbook
- Esther without “God” | Holman Concise Bible Commentary
Historicity
- Authenticity | New Bible Dictionary
- Historicity. | The Bible Knowledge Commentary
- Question of History and Literary Genre | Holman Bible Handbook
- Did the Story of Esther Really Happen? | The Bible Guide
Form
Style
- Characteristics. | The Bible Knowledge Commentary
- Question of History and Literary Genre | Holman Bible Handbook
- History and Literary Genre | Holman Concise Bible Commentary
Structure
- Theological Outline of Esther | The Bible Reader’s Companion
Meaning
Theme
Emphases
- Major Theme | The Books of the Bible Made Easy
- Theological and Ethical Significance | Holman Bible Handbook
- Theological and Ethical Significance | Holman Concise Bible Commentary
Interpretation
- God’s Providence | Wiersbe’s expository outlines on the Old Testament
- Key Events | The Bible Reader’s Companion
Message
- Living in a Pagan World | The Bible Guide
Theology
- Brief Outline | The Books of the Bible Made Easy
- Purpose and Theology | Holman Bible Handbook
- Purpose and Theology | Holman Concise Bible Commentary
Significance
- A Spiritual Lesson | Wiersbe’s expository outlines on the Old Testament
- The Traditional Use of the Book | Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Spiritual Content
- Questions for Reflection | Holman Bible Handbook
- Questions for Reflection | Holman Concise Bible Commentary
Additional Informtion
Bibliography
- Bibliography | New Bible Dictionary
- Bibliography | The Bible Knowledge Commentary
- Sources for Additional Study | Holman Bible Handbook
- Sources for Additional Study | Holman Concise Bible Commentary
- Bibliography | Harper’s Bible Dictionary
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